Content and data provided by various third parties and Fidelity − Terms of Use | Help/Glossary
Research > ETFs > ETF / ETP Commentary > 

What QGRO Does Differently to Find the Best Growth Stocks 

BY | ETF Database
6:58 am ET 10/30/26 | 25 VIEWS
How does one define growth stocks? Every investor wants to fill their portfolio with the best growth stocks, bought at low values and poised to explode. The question is how to find them. The American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO B) offers an intriguing approach, combining quality and growth views for long-term outperformance.Key Takeaways: Concentration risk and AI-driven valuations loom over growthier stocks like tech right now. So how do investors add growth? Finding the best growth stocks may mean reconsidering what qualifies and what investors want from that category. QGRO’s combination of quality and growth screens has outperformed over longer periods. QGRO charges a 29 basis point fee to track the American Century U.S. Quality Growth Index. That index looks for firms with higher growth potential and stronger fundamentals than rivals. The index screens for quality, income, and growth via metrics like profitability and cash flow. The fund looks to provide that outperformance by marrying the understanding that the best growth stocks are those that help meet long-term goals. QGRO diversifies between high growth and stable growth firms, with the latter combining high profits and appealing valuations. QGRO has a notable allocation to midcaps with that strategy, helping to balance its overall multi-factor ETF approach and producing long-term outperformance. According to ETF Database data, the fund has returned 20.8% over the last three years and has outperformed the ETF Database Large Cap Growth category average for that period, which was 18.2% as of October 29. What’s more, the fund has also beaten the five-year category average of 7.4%, returning 10% in that time. Of course, finding the best growth stocks is every investor’s ultimate goal. But while not every stock hits, strategies like QGRO, that combine quality and growth metric views, can help deliver for portfolios overall. With a holdings that include both big-name firms and rising names like Arista Networks (ANET) (up 37.9% YTD), QQGRO it a solid option to watch as the year draws to a close. VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”) is the index provider for QGRO for which it receives index licensing fees. However, QGRO is not issued, sponsored, endorsed, or sold by VettaFi, and VettaFi has no obligation or liability in connection with the issuance, administration, marketing, or trading of QGRO. For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Core Strategies Content Hub.

More Commentary

Inside the Ticker: IEMG vs. VWO
BY | ETF Database
5:35 am ET 10/30/26 | 27 VIEWS
Make Meta Marvelous With This Income ETF
BY | ETF Database
6:17 am ET 10/30/26 | 39 VIEWS
Pairing Quality Growth & High Yields: A Blueprint for All-Weather Portfolios
BY | ETF Database
6:04 am ET 10/30/26 | 59 VIEWS
View more Commentary

Search Commentary

Enter Keyword(s)
Filter Results

Performance data shown is past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Yield and return will vary, therefore you have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. For standard quarterly performance, go to the fund's Snapshot page by clicking on the ETF/ETP's symbol.

ETFs may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV and are subject to the market fluctuations of their underlying investments.

For iShares ETFs, Fidelity receives compensation from the ETF sponsor and/or its affiliates in connection with an exclusive long-term marketing program that includes promotion of iShares ETFs and inclusion of iShares funds in certain FBS platforms and investment programs. Please note, this security will not be marginable for 30 days from the settlement date, at which time it will automatically become eligible for margin collateral. Additional information about the sources, amounts, and terms of compensation can be found in the ETF's prospectus and related documents. Fidelity may add or waive commissions on ETFs without prior notice. BlackRock and iShares are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

FBS receives compensation from the fund's advisor or its affiliates in connection with a marketing program that includes the promotion of this security and other ETFs to customers ("Marketing Program"). The Marketing Program creates incentives for FBS to encourage the purchase of certain ETFs. Additional information about the sources, amounts, and terms of compensation is in the ETF's prospectus and related documents. Please note that this security will not be marginable for 30 days from the settlement date, at which time it will automatically become eligible for margin collateral.

News, commentary (including "Related Symbols") and events are from third-party sources unaffiliated with Fidelity. Fidelity does not endorse or adopt their content. Fidelity makes no guarantees that information supplied is accurate, complete, or timely, and does not provide any warranties regarding results obtained from their use.

Any data, charts and other information provided on this page are intended to help self-directed investors evaluate exchange traded products (ETPs), including, but limited to exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs). Criteria and inputs entered, including the choice to make ETP comparisons, are at the sole discretion of the user and are solely for the convenience of the user. Analyst opinions, ratings and reports are provided by third-parties unaffiliated with Fidelity. All information supplied or obtained from this page is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or guidance, an offer of or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell a particular security, or a recommendation or endorsement by Fidelity of any security or investment strategy. Fidelity does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating ETPs. Fidelity makes no guarantees that information supplied is accurate, complete, or timely, and does not provide any warranties regarding results obtained from their use. Determine which securities are right for you based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance, financial situation and other individual factors and re-evaluate them on a periodic basis.

Before investing in any exchange traded product, you should consider its investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus, offering circular or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.