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Fidelity Quality Factor ETF

FQAL tracks an index of fundamentally- selected large and mid- cap US companies that are weighted according to a tiered scheme.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/12/2016.

Should Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) was launched on 09/12/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.

Is Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Signs of further economic weakening in July caused recession fears to spike as we head into the fall months. That said, quality companies exhibit strong balance sheets and stable earnings across market cycles.

FQAL Offers Quality, Potential Opportunity in Second Half

FQAL offers exposure to high-quality companies with strong fundamentals but has consistently underperformed benchmarks and similar quality ETF. FQAL's stock selection methodology boosts profitability measures and growth metrics, but valuation multiples are higher compared to peer group of fundamental ETFs. While FQAL's risk-adjusted returns are in line with the benchmark, the fund has delivered sub-par performance over time, lagging both peer groups and the broader market.

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FQAL is a passively managed vehicle with a strategy revolving around highly profitable U.S. bellwethers. My analysis illustrated that its portfolio has an edge over IVV when it comes to ROA, net income margin, FCF margin, and other quality parameters. Its value and growth characteristics are mostly on par with those of IVV.

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FQAL: Value For The Quality, But Still No Bargain

Fidelity® Quality Factor ETF holds 126 stocks with quality characteristics. The FQAL ETF focuses on higher profitability, stable cash flows, and good balance sheets, with a sector-neutral methodology. FQAL has slightly lagged the S&P 500 index since inception, and has also lagged its three larger competitors for 6 years.

FQAL: Not The Most Attractive Quality ETF

FQAL oversees a portfolio of the highly profitable U.S. market heavyweights selected from a pool of around 1,000 stocks.

FQAL: A Suboptimal Choice For Quality Factor Exposure

When the market gets rough, you hear a lot about a "flight to quality." In the stock market, that means companies that have a lower risk profile thanks to traits such as dependable earnings, strong balance sheets, plump dividends or lower-than-average trading volatility, for example.

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Key Takeaways Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) earns a CFRA five-star rating based on its strong performance record, appealing holdings, and its moderate expense ratio. The fund takes a sector-neutral approach focused on free cash flow and return on invested capital.

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