Top 3 Fidelity Stock ETF Picks for 2026

Market leadership may broaden in 2026, creating opportunities outside the multi-year tech rally. Fidelity's FQAL and FDVV offer a balanced way to play both continued tech strength and market caution.

The Motley Fool • Dec 12, 2025

Is Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 09/12/2016.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 4, 2025

Should Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 12, 2016.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 11, 2025

FQAL: 2 Competitors Are More Compelling

The Fidelity Quality Factor ETF holds 128 large- and mid-cap stocks, emphasizing profitability, cash flow stability, and balance sheet quality. FQAL is close to the Russell 1000 Index in risk-adjusted return since inception and shows steady dividend growth despite low yield. JQUA and SPHQ are more attractive options than FQAL for quality-focused investors, based on return, volatility, liquidity, and fees.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 9, 2025

FQAL: Strong Profitability, Track Record Remains Subdued

FQAL delivers a high-quality portfolio with strong profitability metrics, neutral sector allocation, and a focus on large-cap, mega-cap U.S. stocks. Despite solid fundamentals and lower volatility, FQAL has consistently lagged the Russell 1000 and most quality ETF peers. The fund's valuation is in line with the benchmark, but its performance profile favors stability over outperformance, making it suitable for conservative investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 20, 2025

Quality Investing Can Stand Out Amid Uncertainty

2025 has provided investors with plenty of uncertainty to digest. From tariffs driving significant market selloffs to potential geopolitical shifts, to stubborn inflation and reduced rate cuts, plenty of risks remain on the table.

ETF Trends • Mar 21, 2025

FQAL: Quality Does Not Necessarily Mean Growth

Fidelity Quality Factor ETF focuses on quality U.S. large-cap and mid-cap stocks but has underperformed the S&P 500 since inception. FQAL's sector allocation, concentration, and downside risks are similar to the S&P 500, but it has a higher exposure to mid-cap and small-cap stocks. The fund's underperformance is due to lower exposure to growth stocks; it may outperform in a lower rate environment favoring smaller-cap equities.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 17, 2025

Why You Should Buy Quality ETFs on Sale Now

Tap five quality ETFs that are available on sale to counter the economic slowdown fear and tariff tantrum.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 26, 2025

What Quality & Value Factor ETFs Can Bring to Portfolios

Investors' search for financially healthy companies with strong balance sheets might bring them to value and quality factor ETFs. As investors consider factor ETFs such as the Fidelity Value Factor ETF (FVAL) and the Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL), it's important to fully understand the differences between the two strategies.

ETF Trends • Jan 16, 2025

FQAL: The Sector-Neutral Methodology May Be A Drag

Fidelity Quality Factor ETF has a portfolio of 125 stocks with quality characteristics, focused on large caps. The track record of FQAL is uncompelling: it has lagged the benchmark since its inception in 2016, and several quality factor ETFs since 2018. The sector-neutral methodology may be a drag: large cap quality ETFs with flexible sector weights have performed better.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 27, 2024