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QVALvsEPMVETF Comparison

ETF 1

QVAL

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF

This fund is part of

US Multi-Factor

-0.05%

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VS

ETF 2

EPMV

Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF

This fund is part of

US Mid Cap Value

-0.25%

Full EPMV fund page

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF (EPMV) is part of the US Mid Cap Value segment. QVAL's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, EPMV's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. QVAL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.29%, versus 0.88% for EPMV. QVAL is up 10.08% year-to-date (YTD) with +$16M in YTD flows. EPMV performs better with 10.71% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QVAL and EPMV 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 EPMV performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 04/29/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	QVAL EPMV	+4.77%+10.32%	+4.20%+3.43%	+10.08%+10.71%	+31.86%+28.88%	+69.47%n/a	+70.93%n/a
Flows	QVAL EPMV	-$445K-	-$31M-	+$16M-	+$50M+$4M	+$101M-	+$145M-

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	QVAL EPMV	+15.30%+16.81%	+15.01%+15.44%	+17.82%n/a	+21.70%n/a
Max drawdown	QVAL EPMV	-5.94%-8.77%	-5.94%-8.77%	-21.39%n/a	-27.03%n/a
Max drawdown duration	QVAL EPMV	56d57d	56d57d	302dn/a	653dn/a

Trading data

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	QVAL	EPMV
Last sale 4/30/2026 at 4:34 PM	$54.25	$25.04
Previous close 04/29/2026	$53.41	$25.02
Consolidated volume 04/29/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Main metrics

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	QVAL	EPMV
Last price	$54.25	$25.04
1D performance	+1.56%	+0.08%
AuM	$503.66 M	$4.38 M
E/R	0.29%	0.88%

Characteristics

	QVAL	EPMV
Management strategy	Active	Active
Provider	Alpha Architect	Harbor Capital
Benchmark	-	-
N° of holdings	49	56
Asset class	-	-
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	October 22, 2014	May 1, 2025
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

QVAL

USA

95.88%

Other

4.12%

EPMV

USA

86.17%

Other

13.83%

Sectors

QVAL

Consumer Discreti.

32.03%

Industrials

15.93%

Information Techn.

14%

Health Care

9.99%

Materials

7.95%

Other

20.1%

EPMV

Industrials

17.88%

Financials

17.4%

Information Techn.

16.42%

Consumer Discreti.

12.87%

Materials

8.04%

Other

27.39%

Diversification

QVAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

30.18%

EPMV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

37.53%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026

QVAL

YETI HOLDINGS INC

2.03%

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL

2.02%

PFIZER

2.02%

EPAM SYSTEMS

2.01%

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTN

2.01%

TD SYNNEX

2.01%

URBAN OUTFITTERS

2.01%

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE

2.01%

HF SINCLAIR CORPORATION

2.01%

LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS

2.01%

DECKERS OUTDOOR

2.01%

BEST BUY

2.01%

ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS INC

2.01%

THE GAP

2.01%

UTD THERAPEUT

2.00%

EPMV

CUMMINS

3.69%

FLEX LTD

3.65%

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES

2.87%

INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC

2.77%

SYNOPSYS

2.55%

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP

2.53%

STIFEL FINANCIAL

2.47%

DARDEN RESTAURANTS

2.37%

ON SEMICONDUCTOR

2.32%

POPULAR

2.22%

CBRE GROUP

2.15%

CSX

2.03%

RAYMOND JAMES

2.01%

APPLIED MATERIAL

1.98%

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMER

1.91%

Frequently asked questions about QVAL and EPMV

How have the QVAL and EPMV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, QVAL is up 10.08% year-to-date (YTD), while EPMV has returned 10.71%. That puts EPMV better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the QVAL ETF saw +$16M in flows, compared to - for EPMV.

Which ETF is more volatile: QVAL or EPMV?

Over the past year, QVAL had a volatility of 15.01%, while EPMV experienced 15.44%.

Which ETF is bigger: QVAL or EPMV?

As of April 29, 2026, QVAL holds $503.66 M in assets under management (AUM), while EPMV manages $4.38 M.

What sectors do the QVAL and EPMV ETFs invest in?

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

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

QVAL top holdings include YETI HOLDINGS INC, BRINKER INTERNATIONAL and PFIZER. EPMV holds in its top three: CUMMINS, FLEX LTD and HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES.

Which ETF is more diversified: QVAL or EPMV?

QVAL holds 50 securities with 30.18% of its assets in the top 15. EPMV has 57 securities and a top 15 weight of 37.53%.

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QVALvsEPMVETF Comparison

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF

Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF

QVAL vs EPMV performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the QVAL and EPMV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, QVAL is up 10.08% year-to-date (YTD), while EPMV has returned 10.71%. That puts EPMV better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the QVAL ETF saw +$16M in flows, compared to - for EPMV.

Which ETF is more volatile: QVAL or EPMV?

Over the past year, QVAL had a volatility of 15.01%, while EPMV experienced 15.44%.

Which ETF is bigger: QVAL or EPMV?

As of April 29, 2026, QVAL holds $503.66 M in assets under management (AUM), while EPMV manages $4.38 M.

What sectors do the QVAL and EPMV ETFs invest in?

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

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

QVAL top holdings include YETI HOLDINGS INC, BRINKER INTERNATIONAL and PFIZER. EPMV holds in its top three: CUMMINS, FLEX LTD and HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES.

Which ETF is more diversified: QVAL or EPMV?

QVAL holds 50 securities with 30.18% of its assets in the top 15. EPMV has 57 securities and a top 15 weight of 37.53%.

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