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QVAL
+4.51 · +9.61%
$51.44 · BATS

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) ETF Analysis | Mid-Cap Value

Alpha Architect · United States
AUM:$496.6M
#– of – in Mid-Cap Value ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 23.0% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.29% — competitive for the exposure provided.

What is QVAL?

The Sub-Adviser employs a multi-step, quantitative, rules-based methodology to identify a portfolio of approximately 50 to 200 undervalued U. equity securities with the potential for capital appreciation.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
QVAL delivered 23.0% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.29% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 22.0% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$496.6M
Expense Ratio0.29%
Dividend Yield1.37%
Holdings50
Inception DateOct 2014
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderAlpha Architect
Beta0.90
CategoryMid-Cap Value
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+16.3%
1Y
+38.4%
3Y
+76.1%
5Y
+86.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in QVAL 5 years ago, it would have grown to £18,679 — a gain of £8,679.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

QVAL delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearQVAL
2026 YTD+26.5%
2025+11.3%
2024+12.1%
2023+31.8%
2022-11.3%
CAGR 4yr+9.9%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +14.1%Worst year: -11.3% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
12.8%
Low
Momentum
+8.9%
30-day change
Support Level
59.23
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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