Blue Trust 13F: Adds $41M to QUAL Stake

Blue Trust grew its position in the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL by adding 185,002 shares during the period, according to a Form 13F filing filed with the SEC on October 15, 2026.

The purchase marked a 6.8% increase for the firm, bringing its total ownership to 2,894,963 shares. The reported value of the holding stood at $643,376,473. Because Form 13F reports look backward at holdings from the end of a reporting period, these disclosures may not reflect the fund's exact portfolio today.

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF Stock Down 1.0%

The fund recently traded around $224.34 as of October 16, 2026. The shares sit 0.4% above their 50-day moving average of $223.45 and 6.1% above their 200-day moving average of $211.36. The stock trades 1.7% below its 52-week high of $228.13 and 20.7% above its 52-week low of $185.89.

Dividend

The fund pays an annual dividend yield of 0.85%.

About iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF invests the bulk of its assets in large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks with high quality scores based on return on equity, earnings variability, and financial leverage. These funds appeal to investors looking for steady companies with solid balance sheets. Institutional updates on the fund provide a window into how major managers handle large-cap equity allocations.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking these updates should note that 13F filings offer a delayed view of institutional portfolio changes. Future filings will show whether Blue Trust continues to build its position or shifts direction. Keep in mind that 13F filings are backward-looking: they show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not represent the fund's current position.