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QVALvsPAPIETF Comparison

ETF 1
QVAL

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF

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

Parametric Equity Premium 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. Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF (PAPI) is part of the Options Strategies segment. QVAL's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, PAPI's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Energy. QVAL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.28%, versus 0.29% for PAPI. QVAL is up 14.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$25M in YTD flows. PAPI performs worse with 5.81% YTD performance, and +$119M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QVAL and PAPI 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 PAPI 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
PAPI
+4.09%+1.12%
+9.42%-0.51%
+14.20%+5.81%
+29.27%+12.56%
+73.43%n/a
+84.42%n/a
Flows
QVAL
PAPI
+$6M+$15M
+$12M+$68M
+$25M+$119M
+$50M+$172M
+$117M-
+$150M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
QVAL
PAPI
+15.87%+8.99%
+14.87%+10.30%
+17.44%n/a
+21.67%n/a
Max drawdown
QVAL
PAPI
-4.51%-4.77%
-5.94%-6.88%
-21.39%n/a
-27.03%n/a
Max drawdown duration
QVAL
PAPI
32d71d
56d108d
302dn/a
653dn/a
Trading data

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QVAL
PAPI
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$55.45
$26.50
Previous close
06/18/2026
$55.20
$26.38
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
PAPI
Last price
$55.45
$26.50
1D performance
+0.45%
+0.45%
AuM$530.25 M$394.25 M
E/R0.28%0.29%
Characteristics
QVAL
PAPI
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderAlpha ArchitectMorgan Stanley
Benchmark--
N° of holdings49179
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 22, 2014October 19, 2023
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

QVAL
USA
95.73%
Other
4.27%
PAPI
USA
86.23%
Other
13.77%

Sectors

QVAL
Consumer Discreti.
32.77%
Industrials
16.89%
Information Techn.
14.28%
Health Care
9.5%
Materials
7.69%
Other
18.87%
PAPI
Information Techn.
11.9%
Consumer Discreti.
10.61%
Energy
9.79%
Industrials
9.74%
Health Care
9.62%
Utilities
9.41%
Other
38.93%
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Diversification

QVAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

33.29%
PAPI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

9.44%

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%
PAPI
PATTERSON UTI
0.71%
TD SYNNEX
0.67%
INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS
0.66%
US71424F1057
0.66%
TARGET
0.65%
ROYALTY PHARMA
0.64%
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
0.63%
CUMMINS
0.63%
GB00BMXNWH07
0.63%
AVNET
0.62%
ANALOG DEVICES
0.60%
CORNING
0.60%
VALERO ENERGY
0.59%
ALPHABET INC-CL
0.58%
POWER INTEGRATIONS
0.57%
Frequently asked questions about QVAL and PAPI

How have the QVAL and PAPI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, QVAL is up 14.2% year-to-date (YTD), while PAPI has returned 5.81%. That puts QVAL better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the QVAL ETF saw +$25M in flows, compared to +$119M for PAPI.

Which ETF is more volatile: QVAL or PAPI?

Over the past year, QVAL had a volatility of 14.87%, while PAPI experienced 10.3%.

Which ETF is bigger: QVAL or PAPI?

As of June 18, 2026, QVAL holds $530.25 M in assets under management (AUM), while PAPI manages $394.25 M.

What sectors do the QVAL and PAPI ETFs invest in?

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

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

QVAL top holdings include TD SYNNEX, MUELLER INDUSTRIES and MASCO. PAPI holds in its top three: PATTERSON UTI, TD SYNNEX and INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS.

Which ETF is more diversified: QVAL or PAPI?

QVAL holds 50 securities with 33.29% of its assets in the top 15. PAPI has 183 securities and a top 15 weight of 9.44%.

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