QVAL: A Low Valuation Fund, But With Above-Average Volatility

The Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF employs a deep value strategy, focusing on fundamentally undervalued U.S. equities, with a concentrated portfolio of 50 holdings. QVAL trades at a significant discount to the Russell 1000 Index, with a forward P/E of 10.8, reflecting a 47.6% discount. Given the macroeconomic uncertainties, QVAL's high volatility makes it less appealing for risk-sensitive investors, despite its attractive valuation and earnings profile.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 21, 2025

QVAL: A Cheap ETF In The Smaller Capitalization Category

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF has delivered strong returns compared to overall stock market indexes, thriving in a challenging environment for value investing. QVAL's rules-based methodology offers an investment with significantly lower valuation metrics than peer group of value ETFs, providing diversification through sector allocation. Despite some volatility, QVAL has outperformed the market in one and three-year timeframes, making it a valuable addition to portfolios seeking stable returns.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2024

Combining Quality and Value

In the past year, investors have been rewarded by focusing on quality companies. Shares of companies with strong balance sheets and consistent earnings and cash flow have performed relatively well.

ETF Trends • May 16, 2024

QVAL: Not Clear Just Yet Relative To Passive Value

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF is an actively managed ETF that focuses on value stocks in the U.S. equity market. QVAL uses a systematic investment approach to select stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value. The fund's holdings are diversified across different sectors, with a focus on consumer cyclicals and energy, and minimal exposure to tech.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 28, 2024

QVAL: Under-The-Radar Value ETF At 8x Earnings

Investors should consider allocations that offset potential losses from a rotation out of currently favored companies in the S&P 500. QVAL is a focused Value ETF that aims to capture upside potential by targeting securities trading below book value. QVAL's equal-weighting scheme and sector allocation make it a pure Value play with a favorable P/E ratio, making it a recommended buy.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 7, 2024

Invest Like Warren Buffett And Charlie Munger With These Three ETFs

The late Charlie Munger was a legendary investor. And some ETFs can help you invest like Warren Buffett and Munger.

Investors Business Daily • Jan 5, 2024

QVAL: A Methodological Edge Over Most Value ETFs

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF is an actively managed fund excluding financials and uses TEV/EBIT as the main factor to identify undervalued stocks. The Fund is overweight in energy now, yet the sector breakdown may change along market cycles. QVAL has slightly outperformed the Russell 2000 Value Index since inception and has recently beaten other actively managed value funds.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2023

How To Find The Best Style ETFs 3Q23

With an ever-growing list of similar-sounding ETFs to choose from, finding the best is an increasingly difficult task. My report shows the top-rated ETF for each style.

Forbes • Aug 8, 2023

QVAL: It Is Now A Contrarian Play To Prepare For A Tech Correction

QVAL is an actively managed fund with a 50-strong portfolio of equally weighted U.S. value/quality stocks, mostly from the mid-cap echelon. Since my previous note, QVAL has underperformed the S&P 500 index. However, I believe it is worth upgrading it to a Buy today. In my view, fundamental robustness of the QVAL portfolio manifested in an impressive growth/quality/value balance makes it an ETF to consider.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2023

How To Find The Best Style ETFs 2Q23

With an ever-growing list of similar-sounding ETFs to choose from, finding the best is an increasingly difficult task. My report shows the top-rated ETF for each style.

Forbes • May 16, 2023