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American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF
QGRO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.79% | +1.07% | +0.71% | +0.66% | +78.69% | +52.72% |
| Flows | -$68M | -$110M | -$401M | -$263M | +$646M | +$1.07B |
Characteristics
The American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF is built to track the American Century U.S. Quality Growth 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 | American Century Investments |
| N° of holdings | 188 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 11, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of September 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 188
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.61% | +16.23% | +18.24% | +21.26% |
Max drawdown | -4.60% | -13.53% | -23.75% | -31.85% |
Max drawdown duration | 78d | 142d | 156d | 794d |
Time to recover | N/A | 61d | 108d | 583d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
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 QGRO?
QGRO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by American Century Investments.
What index does QGRO track?
QGRO tracks the American Century U.S. Quality Growth Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does QGRO 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 QGRO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QGRO is 0.29%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QGRO launched?
QGRO was launched on January 11, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QGRO?
QGRO is issued by American Century Investments.
What is the AUM of QGRO?
As of October 30, 2026, QGRO manages $1.86 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QGRO performed recently?
As of October 30, 2026, QGRO delivered a return of -1.79% over the past month (1M performance), 1.07% over the past three months (3M), and 0.71% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QGRO?
As of October 30, 2026, QGRO has seen net flows of -$68M in the past month (1M flow) and -$401M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QGRO pay dividends?
As of October 30, 2026, QGRO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.2%.
How many holdings are in QGRO
As of September 30, 2026, QGRO holds 188 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QGRO?
As of September 30, 2026, QGRO holds 188 securities, with 39.95% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QGRO?
As of September 30, 2026, QGRO holds a portfolio of 188 underlyings, with its largest positions including Apple, Inc., Alphabet, Inc. and Mastercard, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QGRO invest in?
As of September 30, 2026, QGRO has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QGRO focus on?
As of September 30, 2026, QGRO is primarily exposed to Technology, Healthcare and Industrials.
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