Openbookopenbook
Openbook
SQLV
+2.71 · +6.41%
$44.99 · NASDAQ

Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (SQLV) ETF Analysis | Small Value

Franklin Templeton Investments · USA
AUM:$25.5M
#– of – in Small 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 14.6% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.60% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is SQLV?

The fund primarily invests in equity securities of small-capitalization companies that are traded in the United States and meet certain criteria using a proprietary methodology created by the fund"s subadviser. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any, in equity securities of small-capitalization companies or other instruments with similar characteristics.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
SQLV returned 14.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.60%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 8.0% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$25.5M
Expense Ratio0.60%
Dividend Yield1.10%
Holdings49
Inception DateJul 2017
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFranklin Templeton Investments
Beta1.11
CategorySmall Value
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

How would SQLV affect your portfolio?

Sign in to see exactly what adding this ETF changes — sector exposure, yield, diversification, volatility. Real numbers from your actual holdings.

Sign in
Example preview
6168
+7 points · better diversified

Chart Tools

My Portfolio

Sign in to overlay your portfolio on the chart.

Sign in
Compare Equity
Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+19.8%
1Y
+26.2%
3Y
+50.1%
5Y
+48.5%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in SQLV 5 years ago, it would have grown to £14,849 — a gain of £4,849.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

SQLV delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearSQLV
2026 YTD+26.9%
2025+2.9%
2024+5.1%
2023+20.9%
2022-13.7%
CAGR 4yr+3.1%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +8.4%Worst year: -13.7% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
14.8%
Low
Momentum
+3.2%
30-day change
Support Level
54.25
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
openbook

Stock research for UK and US investors. Make smarter decisions, faster.

Questions? Email us at contact@openbookanalytics.com

© 2026 Openbook Analytics Ltd · Company No. SC843579 · Registered in Scotland

256-bit encryption GDPR compliant UK data centres

Openbook Analytics Ltd (Company No. SC843579) is registered in Scotland. Registered office: Strathclyde Inspire Hub, University of Strathclyde, Graham Hills Building (Level 6), 50 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XP. Openbook Analytics is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The content on this platform is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other form of advice. You should not treat any content on this platform as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invest. User-generated content, including community posts and commentary, reflects the personal opinions of individual users, is not verified for accuracy, and does not represent the views of Openbook Analytics Ltd. You should always conduct your own research or consult a qualified, FCA-regulated financial adviser before making investment decisions. Data displayed on this platform may be delayed or inaccurate and is provided "as is" without warranty. Openbook Analytics Ltd accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on the information provided.