iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About IQLT

What does IQLT invest in?

The iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF aims to replicate the returns of an index that evaluates large and mid-sized companies in developed international markets. This index specifically targets those businesses demonstrating strong quality characteristics, which are identified through three core financial metrics: return on equity, the consistency of earnings, and the debt-to-equity ratio.

What is the expense ratio of IQLT?

iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (IQLT) charges an expense ratio of 0.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is IQLT?

iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (IQLT) manages $14.19B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is IQLT actively managed or an index fund?

IQLT is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (IQLT's is 0.30%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was IQLT launched?

iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (IQLT) launched in January 2015 and is managed by IShares.

How has IQLT performed?

IQLT's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.