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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 September 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.53% | -2.12% | +1.25% | +1.86% | +69.81% | +58.69% |
| Flows | -$10M | -$112M | -$318M | -$83M | +$732M | +$1.14B |
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 | 187 |
| 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 July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 187
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.74% | +16.27% | +18.34% | +21.34% |
Max drawdown | -5.14% | -13.53% | -23.75% | -31.85% |
Max drawdown duration | 49d | 142d | 156d | 794d |
Time to recover | 6d | 61d | 108d | 583d |
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 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 September 15, 2026, QGRO manages $1.95 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QGRO performed recently?
As of September 15, 2026, QGRO delivered a return of -3.53% over the past month (1M performance), -2.12% over the past three months (3M), and 1.25% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QGRO?
As of September 15, 2026, QGRO has seen net flows of -$10M in the past month (1M flow) and -$318M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QGRO pay dividends?
As of September 15, 2026, QGRO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.24%.
How many holdings are in QGRO
As of July 31, 2026, QGRO holds 187 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 July 31, 2026, QGRO holds 187 securities, with 39.28% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QGRO?
As of July 31, 2026, QGRO holds a portfolio of 187 underlyings, with its largest positions including Apple, Inc., Eli Lilly & Co. and T-Mobile US, 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 July 31, 2026, QGRO has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QGRO focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, QGRO is primarily exposed to Technology, Healthcare and Industrials.
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