iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

The iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide targeted exposure to a selection of high-quality U.S. equities. Its primary function is to track the MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index, which systematically selects stocks based on three key indicators: high return on equity, low financial leverage, and stable earnings over time. This approach aims to highlight companies with robust profitability, conservative debt levels, and consistent financial performance. The fund encompasses mid- and large-cap firms across a broad spectrum of industries, with notable holdings in sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer defensive. Major constituents include household names like NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, and Eli Lilly. The ETF employs full replication, holding all index constituents directly, and offers semi-annual dividend distributions to investors. As a large fund with hundreds of holdings and a low total expense ratio, it serves as a significant tool for investors seeking to gain diversified, efficient access to high-quality U.S. stocks while minimizing exposure to excessive company-specific risk.