
This Fund aims to replicate the investment performance of an underlying index. This index is composed of large and mid-sized American companies specifically chosen for their strong growth potential, alongside attractive value and quality attributes.
Is GARP's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

The iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF is one of the top rated growth funds over the last five years, with an average annual return of over 18%. GARP consistently outperforms other growth fund peers, boasting a five-star Morningstar rating and nearly $3 billion in AUM. The ETF targets U.S. growth stocks with strong value and quality characteristics, fitting current cautious yet growth-oriented market sentiment.

Making its debut on 01/14/2020, smart beta exchange traded fund iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (GARP) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

I upgrade iShares MSCI Quality GARP ETF (GARP) to 'buy' due to its robust growth, quality, and value profile. GARP has delivered a 60.81% total return since its June 2024 Index change, outperforming an impressive peer group that includes IWY, VUG, SCHG, and QQQ. The ETF's 21.30% next-five-year EPS growth rate, 22.82x forward P/E, and 1.07x PEG ratio highlight superior fundamentals and disciplined exposure to mega-cap tech.

The iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (GARP) was launched on 01/14/2020, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF is a passively managed vehicle favoring growthier names screened for value and quality. I rate GARP a Hold due to its unappealing risk metrics that outweigh a compelling growth and quality factor mix. IT-heavy GARP offers superior growth-at-a-reasonable-price metrics versus IVV, but the portfolio's higher beta increases drawdown risk in a volatile market.