Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SQLV

What does SQLV invest in?

This fund aims for sustained long-term appreciation of investment capital. Its portfolio is primarily comprised of common stocks issued by smaller U.S.-listed companies. These investments are chosen according to specific standards established through a unique analytical framework devised by the fund's sub-advisor. Royce employs a systematic, quantitative methodology to pinpoint securities that exhibit a favorable blend of characteristics: they are valued below the market average, demonstrate superior profitability, and possess strong debt coverage (signifying sufficient cash flow to fulfill their current debt commitments). This selection process is carried out relative to other potential investments in its universe, with the objective of maintaining a similar overall risk profile.

What is the expense ratio of SQLV?

Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (SQLV) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SQLV?

Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (SQLV) manages $28.8M 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 SQLV actively managed or an index fund?

SQLV's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SQLV launched?

Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (SQLV) launched in July 2017 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has SQLV performed?

SQLV'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.