GMO International Quality ETF (NYSE: QLTI) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks total return through primary investment in high-quality non-U.S. equities selected by GMO's Focused Equity team using quantitative and fundamental analysis to evaluate relative quality and valuation. The fund targets companies outside the United States demonstrating established track records of historical profitability, strong fundamentals including robust balance sheets, consistent earnings, and strong cash flow generation; it employs a disciplined, long-term investment horizon designed to withstand short-term volatility while exploiting opportunities in developed and emerging non-U.S. markets. With a net expense ratio of 0.60%, QLTI trades on the NYSE Arca exchange and provides exposure to sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, and consumer defensive, exemplified by top holdings like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ADR, Unilever PLC ADR, L'Oreal SA ADR, and Compass Group PLC ADR.
Launched in October 2024 as part of GMO's expansion of its ETF lineup following the success of its inaugural ETF, GMO U.S. Quality ETF (QLTY) in November 2023, QLTI builds on GMO's nearly 50-year legacy in valuation-driven, quality-focused investing and was introduced alongside GMO U.S. Value ETF (GMOV) and GMO International Value ETF (GMOI). The launch supports GMO's strategic shift to offer accessible, tax-advantaged ETF vehicles for its proprietary strategies amid growing investor demand for diversification beyond U.S. equities, with the ETFs facilitated by the Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator platform. As of late 2025, the fund manages approximately $134 million in assets.
GMO International Quality ETF operates globally with a focus on non-U.S. developed and emerging markets, serving institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and high-net-worth individuals seeking long-term, risk-adjusted returns through quality equity exposure. The fund is managed by GMO, a privately held global investment manager founded in 1977 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Sydney, Amsterdam, Singapore, and Tokyo.