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QVALvsCOWSETF Comparison

ETF 1
QVAL

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.03%
VS
ETF 2
COWS

Amplify Cash Flow Dividend Leaders ETF

This fund is part of
US High Dividend
+0.09%

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Amplify Cash Flow Dividend Leaders ETF (COWS) is part of the US High Dividend segment. QVAL's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, COWS's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. QVAL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.28%, versus 0.39% for COWS. QVAL is up 14.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$25M in YTD flows. COWS performs worse with 8.97% YTD performance, and +$19M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QVAL and COWS below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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QVAL vs COWS performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
QVAL
COWS
+4.09%+5.91%
+9.42%+9.80%
+14.20%+8.97%
+29.27%+27.32%
+73.43%n/a
+84.42%n/a
Flows
QVAL
COWS
+$6M+$12M
+$12M+$13M
+$25M+$19M
+$50M+$19M
+$117M-
+$150M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
QVAL
COWS
+15.87%+15.97%
+14.87%+16.48%
+17.44%n/a
+21.67%n/a
Max drawdown
QVAL
COWS
-4.51%-4.14%
-5.94%-6.49%
-21.39%n/a
-27.03%n/a
Max drawdown duration
QVAL
COWS
32d16d
56d46d
302dn/a
653dn/a
Trading data

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QVAL
COWS
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$55.45
$36.08
Previous close
06/18/2026
$55.20
$36.15
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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QVAL
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
QVAL
COWS
Last price
$55.45
$36.08
1D performance
+0.45%
-0.19%
AuM$530.25 M$45.77 M
E/R0.28%0.39%
Characteristics
QVAL
COWS
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAlpha ArchitectAmplify ETFs
Benchmark-Kelly US Cash Flow Dividend Leaders Index
N° of holdings4940
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 22, 2014September 13, 2023
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

QVAL
USA
95.73%
Other
4.27%
COWS
USA
97.91%
Other
2.09%

Sectors

QVAL
Consumer Discreti.
32.77%
Industrials
16.89%
Information Techn.
14.28%
Health Care
9.5%
Materials
7.69%
Other
18.87%
COWS
Industrials
28.01%
Information Techn.
19.12%
Financials
15.61%
Materials
8.3%
Energy
7.97%
Health Care
7.92%
Other
13.07%
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Diversification

QVAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

33.29%
COWS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

45.78%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
QVAL
TD SYNNEX
2.66%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
2.37%
MASCO
2.36%
D R HORTON
2.25%
URBAN OUTFITTERS
2.24%
QUALCOMM
2.21%
ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS
2.21%
ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS INC
2.18%
MACYS
2.13%
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL
2.13%
DECKERS OUTDOOR
2.12%
PULTEGROUP
2.11%
TOLL BROTHERS
2.11%
YETI HOLDINGS INC
2.11%
CARNIVAL
2.10%
COWS
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.95%
TD SYNNEX
3.84%
ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS
3.18%
OWENS CORNING
3.15%
RELIANCE STEEL
3.15%
DELTA AIR LINES
3.10%
QUALCOMM
3.02%
CIGNA
2.92%
NRG ENERGY
2.90%
TIMKEN
2.83%
CHENIERE ENERGY
2.79%
SIMPSON MANUF
2.78%
CARLISLE COMPANIES
2.76%
RANGE RESOURCES
2.71%
HASBRO
2.70%
Frequently asked questions about QVAL and COWS

How have the QVAL and COWS ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, QVAL is up 14.2% year-to-date (YTD), while COWS has returned 8.97%. That puts QVAL better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: QVAL or COWS?

Year-to-date, the QVAL ETF saw +$25M in flows, compared to +$19M for COWS.

Which ETF is more volatile: QVAL or COWS?

Over the past year, QVAL had a volatility of 14.87%, while COWS experienced 16.48%.

Which ETF is bigger: QVAL or COWS?

As of June 18, 2026, QVAL holds $530.25 M in assets under management (AUM), while COWS manages $45.77 M.

What sectors do the QVAL and COWS ETFs invest in?

QVAL leans toward sectors like Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, COWS focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the QVAL ETF and COWS ETF?

QVAL top holdings include TD SYNNEX, MUELLER INDUSTRIES and MASCO. COWS holds in its top three: DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC, TD SYNNEX and ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS.

Which ETF is more diversified: QVAL or COWS?

QVAL holds 50 securities with 33.29% of its assets in the top 15. COWS has 40 securities and a top 15 weight of 45.78%.

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