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Fidelity Quality Factor ETF
FQAL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +7.36% | +1.94% | +3.57% | +26.03% | +69.91% | +74.31% |
| Flows | +$127M | +$164M | +$164M | +$127M | +$679M | +$765M |
Characteristics
The Fidelity Quality Factor ETF is built to track the Fidelity U.S. Quality Factor Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Fidelity |
| N° of holdings | 123 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 12, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 123
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.29% | +11.66% | +14.08% | +16.30% |
Max drawdown | -8.44% | -8.44% | -16.70% | -25.39% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 50d | 126d | 750d |
Time to recover | 18d | 18d | 79d | 476d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FQAL?
FQAL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Fidelity.
What index does FQAL track?
FQAL tracks the Fidelity U.S. Quality Factor Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FQAL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of FQAL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FQAL is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FQAL launched?
FQAL was launched on September 12, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FQAL?
FQAL is issued by Fidelity.
What is the AUM of FQAL?
As of April 24, 2026, FQAL manages $1.36 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FQAL performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, FQAL delivered a return of 7.36% over the past month (1M performance), 1.94% over the past three months (3M), and 3.57% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FQAL?
As of April 24, 2026, FQAL has seen net flows of +$127M in the past month (1M flow) and +$164M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FQAL pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, FQAL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.16%.
How many holdings are in FQAL
As of March 31, 2026, FQAL holds 123 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FQAL?
As of March 31, 2026, FQAL holds 123 securities, with 41.93% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FQAL?
As of March 31, 2026, FQAL holds a portfolio of 123 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FQAL invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FQAL has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FQAL focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FQAL is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Financials.
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