Could Quality Stocks Be the Key to Unlocking the 2026 Equities Outlook?

Uncertainty is evergreen when it comes to investing. Some years, however, it's a bigger factor than others, with 2026 already defined by geopolitical and policy twists and turns.

ETF Trends • Feb 21, 2026

QGRO: Robust Factor Mix But Mildly Disappointing Returns, A Hold

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF offers exposure to highly profitable companies with growth characteristics. Since the index change in May 2023, QGRO has beaten the market proxied with IVV, yet keeping pace with vehicles like IWF, SCHG, QQQ, and QGRW was beyond its capabilities. Regarding factors, the QGRO portfolio is nicely positioned, offering a few advantages over SCHG and IWF in terms of valuation, forward EPS growth, and momentum.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 24, 2026

Growth ETF QGRO Reweights Its Holdings: What's Up, What's Down

Markets have been on the move in recent weeks, and so too have asset managers. ETF managers have plenty of flexibility when it comes to adjusting the holdings in their funds, and the managers of growth ETF QGRO are no exception.

ETF Trends • Nov 25, 2025

Is American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO) was launched on 09/10/2018, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 20, 2025

QGRO: Not The Growth ETF You're Looking For, But Interesting Diversification

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF offers a 'quality' growth approach but falls short compared to iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF. QGRO provides greater diversification and sector exposure than IWF, yet underperforms on risk-adjusted returns and overall performance. A higher expense ratio, low liquidity, and high portfolio turnover make QGRO less appealing as a standalone investment versus IWF.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 9, 2025

ETF Prime: Rosenbluth Lifts the Hood on VettaFi's Indexing Engine

On this week's episode, Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, provided an in-depth look at the rapidly expanding indexing business and its role in driving innovation across the ETF landscape.

ETF Trends • Oct 15, 2025

VettaFi Is a Differentiated Index Provider

TMX VettaFi is rapidly establishing itself as a key index partner, leveraging a strategy of product expansion and strategic acquisitions.

ETF Trends • Oct 6, 2025

Get More From Rate Cuts in Quality ETF QGRO

Flows can tell investors quite a bit about trends in the market and which ETFs might be on the rise. In some years, disruptive tech has thrived, where in others, income funds have stood out.

ETF Trends • Sep 18, 2025

Quality Growth ETF QGRO Crosses $2 Billion AUM Amid New Interest

The ETF landscape continues to shift and mature, and this week, the latest milestone comes for the American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO). As the economy and markets continue to sputter and lack oomph, adding growth could offer one solution.

ETF Trends • Sep 15, 2025

3 High-Quality Stocks to Watch in QGRO

Is your portfolio ready for a late year market swoon? This past spring already saw markets take a big dip amid tariff uncertainty and more geopolitical and inflation risk looms.

ETF Trends • Sep 2, 2025