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iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF(IQLT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IQLT
11/13/2026: IQLT (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
IQLT offers targeted exposure to high-quality international developed market equities by screening for metrics like high return on equity and stable earnings. It is a cost-effective and highly liquid fund managed by the experienced team at iShares, making it a strong tool for core international portfolio allocation. Its primary strength lies in its defensive tilt, which helps manage risk during market turbulence. Investors should remain mindful of currency risk and the potential for the quality factor to underperform during aggressive growth rallies. It is best suited for long-term investors seeking to balance international exposure with fundamental business stability.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While it captures growth, its focus is on stability and quality rather than pure aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | It can capture momentum when quality stocks lead the market, provided the overarching factor signal is bullish. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While it avoids overvalued garbage, it is not a pure deep-value play and may exclude cheap companies with poor quality scores. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | It holds high-quality, profitable firms that often pay dividends, but it is not explicitly structured as a high-yield vehicle. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Its bias toward stable, low-debt, and profitable firms makes it a suitable choice for investors seeking to reduce volatility in international equities. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Long-term investors who want international diversification but seek to filter out lower-quality, high-debt companies.
Suitability
Best for long-term passive investors looking to tilt their international portfolio toward more stable, profitable enterprises.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | The fund's focus on quality tends to dampen volatility compared to the broad international market. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | As an international equity fund, it is subject to global economic cycles and geopolitical events. |
| Concentration | Medium | It is well-diversified across sectors, though specific quality-heavy industries may carry higher weights. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund maintains a low expense ratio and tracking error relative to its benchmark. |
| Liquidity | Low | Large assets under management ensure efficient trading with minimal impact costs. |
| Business/sector quality | Low / none | The fund's core strategy is to specifically target and hold high-quality businesses. |
Sector & Industry Intelligence
This fund is not assigned to one sector.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
IQLT exhibits lower volatility than broad international market indices due to its quality bias.
Market Risk
Primary risks include exposure to international developed markets, currency fluctuation, and the cyclical nature of the quality factor.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Developed Markets (Ex-US) | 100 | This fund captures broad exposure to international developed markets, excluding US-based equities. |
| Investment factor | Quality Factor Stocks | 100 | The strategy filters for companies with high return on equity, low debt, and consistent earnings, which historically offer better risk-adjusted returns. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 8.58% | Avg. Invested days 63 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2026 |
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