American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF
VALQNYSEARCAAmerican Century InvestmentsEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $328.18M
- Expense ratio
- 0.29%
- Dividend yield
- 1.69%
- Holdings
- 225
- 52-week range
- $62.30$73.17
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 5.72K
VALQ ETF: American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $71.06 - $71.82 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $73.17 |
| 52-Week Low | $62.30 |
| Open | $71.82 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.70K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 5.72K |
| 1 Day Change | +1.34% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.68% |
| 6 Month Change | +7.15% |
| YTD Change | +7.75% |
| 1 Year Change | +11.55% |
| 5 Year Change | +41.81% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.21 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +1.93% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 2 |
| Assets (AUM) | $328.18M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Total Holdings | 225 |
| Inception Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| 50-Day MA | $71.34 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $68.71 |
| RSI | 49.51 |
| Stochastic %K | 99.96 |
| Stochastic %D | 78.84 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
VALQ at a Glance
American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF (VALQ) is an equity ETF from American Century Investments, launched in January 2018. It manages $328.18M in assets and charges a 0.29% expense ratio, about $29 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 225 positions. The largest are UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, 2.77%), Merck & Co., Inc (MRK, 2.75%) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY, 2.69%). The top 10 holdings make up 24.0% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (33.4%), Healthcare (14.6%) and Consumer Discretionary (13.2%). 99.4% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 1.69% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $1.21 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 11.5% over one year and up 41.8% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF
What is the current price of VALQ?
The latest VALQ price is $71.15 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $62.30–$73.17. The share price is up 11.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for VALQ?
VALQ's annual expense ratio is 0.29%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does VALQ pay dividends?
Yes, VALQ pays a 1.69% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 8, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of VALQ?
As of Oct 4, 2026, VALQ's largest holdings are UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (2.8%), Merck & Co., Inc (2.8%), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (2.7%) (combined weight: 8.2%). The fund holds 225 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does VALQ compare to similar ETFs?
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