ATLASAlpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL): outlook, holdings and fees
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Alpha Architect. The expense ratio is 0.27% and the yield is 1.50%. The ten largest holdings are 21% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on QVAL
| Last price | $64.91 (+0.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $63.40 – $67.08 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 1.50% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
QVAL fund facts
| Issuer | Alpha Architect |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $623M |
| Expense ratio | 0.27% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 103% |
| Inception | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The Sub-Adviser employs a multi-step, quantitative, rules-based methodology to identify a portfolio of approximately 50 to 200 undervalued U.S. equity securities with the potential for capital appreciation. A security is considered to be undervalued when it trades at a price below the price at which the Sub-Adviser believes it would trade if the market reflected all factors relating to the company"s worth.
QVAL top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture plc ACN | Technology | 2.25% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC | Energy | 2.30% |
| Valero Energy Corporation VLO | Energy | 2.24% |
| HF Sinclair Corp DINO | Energy | 2.17% |
| Phillips 66 PSX | Energy | 2.07% |
| United Therapeutics Corporation UTHR | Healthcare | 2.17% |
| Constellation Brands Inc Class A STZ | Consumer Defensive | 2.11% |
| Range Resources Corp RRC | Energy | 2.01% |
| EQT Corporation EQT | Energy | 2.09% |
| APA Corporation APA | Energy | 1.99% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
QVAL sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Energy | 26.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 23.0% |
| Healthcare | 14.1% |
| Technology | 8.2% |
| Industrials | 8.0% |
| Basic Materials | 7.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.2% |
| Communication Services | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 2.1% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
QVAL returns and risk
| Year to date | +25.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +35.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +21.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.89 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
QVAL: frequently asked questions
What does QVAL invest in?
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Accenture plc (2.3%), Marathon Petroleum Corp (2.3%), Valero Energy Corporation (2.2%), HF Sinclair Corp (2.2%), Phillips 66 (2.1%).
What is the QVAL expense ratio?
0.27% a year: about $27.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the QVAL dividend yield?
1.50%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will QVAL go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $63.40 to $67.08 from $64.91 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has QVAL performed?
Year to date +25.5%, one year +35.3%, three years +21.2% a year, five years +13.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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