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QVALvsHCOWETF Comparison

ETF 1
QVAL

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF

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

Amplify Cash Flow High Income ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.69%

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Amplify Cash Flow High Income ETF (HCOW) is part of the Options Strategies segment. QVAL's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, HCOW's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. QVAL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.28%, versus 0.65% for HCOW. QVAL is up 14.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$25M in YTD flows. HCOW performs worse with 4.79% YTD performance, and +$8M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QVAL and HCOW 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 HCOW 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
HCOW
+4.09%+3.98%
+9.42%+6.97%
+14.20%+4.79%
+29.27%+19.58%
+73.43%n/a
+84.42%n/a
Flows
QVAL
HCOW
+$6M+$4M
+$12M+$6M
+$25M+$8M
+$50M+$9M
+$117M-
+$150M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
QVAL
HCOW
+15.87%+13.19%
+14.87%+13.85%
+17.44%n/a
+21.67%n/a
Max drawdown
QVAL
HCOW
-4.51%-3.52%
-5.94%-6.31%
-21.39%n/a
-27.03%n/a
Max drawdown duration
QVAL
HCOW
32d16d
56d65d
302dn/a
653dn/a
Trading data

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QVAL
HCOW
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$55.45
$24.04
Previous close
06/18/2026
$55.20
$24.14
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
QVAL
HCOW
Last price
$55.45
$24.04
1D performance
+0.45%
-0.40%
AuM$530.25 M$20.93 M
E/R0.28%0.65%
Characteristics
QVAL
HCOW
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderAlpha ArchitectAmplify ETFs
Benchmark--
N° of holdings4940
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 22, 2014September 20, 2023
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

QVAL
USA
95.73%
Other
4.27%
HCOW
USA
98.71%
Other
1.29%

Sectors

QVAL
Consumer Discreti.
32.77%
Industrials
16.89%
Information Techn.
14.28%
Health Care
9.5%
Materials
7.69%
Other
18.87%
HCOW
Industrials
28.23%
Information Techn.
19.28%
Financials
15.73%
Materials
8.37%
Energy
8.03%
Health Care
7.98%
Other
12.38%
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Diversification

QVAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

33.29%
HCOW

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

46.14%

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%
HCOW
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.98%
TD SYNNEX
3.88%
ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS
3.20%
RELIANCE STEEL
3.18%
OWENS CORNING
3.17%
DELTA AIR LINES
3.13%
QUALCOMM
3.04%
CIGNA
2.94%
NRG ENERGY
2.92%
TIMKEN
2.85%
CHENIERE ENERGY
2.81%
SIMPSON MANUF
2.80%
CARLISLE COMPANIES
2.78%
RANGE RESOURCES
2.73%
HASBRO
2.73%
Frequently asked questions about QVAL and HCOW

How have the QVAL and HCOW ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, QVAL is up 14.2% year-to-date (YTD), while HCOW has returned 4.79%. That puts QVAL better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the QVAL ETF saw +$25M in flows, compared to +$8M for HCOW.

Which ETF is more volatile: QVAL or HCOW?

Over the past year, QVAL had a volatility of 14.87%, while HCOW experienced 13.85%.

Which ETF is bigger: QVAL or HCOW?

As of June 18, 2026, QVAL holds $530.25 M in assets under management (AUM), while HCOW manages $20.93 M.

What sectors do the QVAL and HCOW ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: QVAL or HCOW?

QVAL holds 50 securities with 33.29% of its assets in the top 15. HCOW has 40 securities and a top 15 weight of 46.14%.

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