Overview of QUS ETF: The State Street SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (QUS), launched in 2015, offers broad exposure to the large-cap blend market and aims to outperform traditional market-cap weighted indexes through smart beta strategies based on fundamental characteristics.
Performance and Holdings: As of November 2025, QUS has gained approximately 10.86% year-to-date and 9.05% over the past year, with significant allocations in Information Technology, Healthcare, and Financials, and top holdings including Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
Cost Efficiency: With an annual expense ratio of 0.15%, QUS is considered a cost-effective option compared to other ETFs, which can enhance long-term returns for investors.
Comparison with Other ETFs: While QUS targets the large-cap blend segment, investors may also consider traditional market-cap weighted ETFs like iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which have lower expense ratios and larger asset bases.
Wall Street analysts forecast QUS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for QUS is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast QUS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for QUS is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
