
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 Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF and iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF offer distinct risk/reward profiles amid the current AI-driven market. GARP outperforms SCHG short-term due to heavier exposure to memory and semiconductor names benefiting from AI infrastructure buildout. SCHG provides broader mega-cap tech exposure at lower cost, potentially outperforming long-term as AI spending matures and market dynamics shift.

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

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.