Launched on September 23, 2015, the Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 09/23/2015.
The Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF offers large-cap exposure with a multi-factor approach emphasizing quality, value, and momentum. QLC's sector and top holdings concentration closely mirror traditional large-cap funds, notably with 36.8% in technology and 18% in NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT. Despite its sophisticated methodology, QLC's risk-reward profile is less compelling given the current valuation premium of the S&P 500 versus mid-caps, with only a marginal earnings growth advantage.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 226,619 | $20.37M | $20.71M | $344,420.41 | 1.69% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 6,849 | $558,129.47 | $625,930.11 | $67,800.64 | 12.15% |
| RS Ramu Singh CALTON & ASSOCIATES Inc. | 6,293 | $526,294.65 | $572,757.39 | $46,462.74 | 8.83% |
Larry Herold Herold Advisors Inc. | 64,695 | $4.5M | $5.9M | $1.4M | 31.07% |
Nancy Kay Cross Staff Investments Inc. | 2,600 | $202,722 | $238,680 | $35,958 | 17.74% |
| BATS Exchange | US Country |
This company is centered around an investment fund that specializes in managing assets based on an underlying index. The essence of the fund's strategy is to provide investors with access to a portfolio that is carefully constructed to enhance exposure to key financial factors: quality, value, and momentum. These factors are considered crucial for the selection of U.S. large-capitalization equity securities, which form the core of the fund's investment universe. The objective is to mirror the performance of these carefully chosen companies, thereby offering investors potential growth opportunities by investing in a diversified portfolio that leverages these critical financial dimensions.
The company offers the following investment product:
This product is a meticulously crafted fund that aims to reflect the performance of selected companies known for their exceptional standing in terms of quality, value, and momentum factors. The investment approach is based on a strategic selection of publicly traded U.S. large-capitalization equity securities, chosen for their potential to provide superior performance. By focusing on these dimensions, the fund seeks to offer investors a balanced and diversified portfolio that not only aims for growth but is also designed to manage risk effectively. The fund commits to investing at least 80% of its total assets in the securities that form part of its underlying index, excluding any assets that might be held from securities lending. This commitment ensures a high level of investment in the core focus areas of quality, value, and momentum, striving to offer consistent returns to its investors.