QINT gains attention as quality international equity ETF

American Century’s Quality Diversified International ETF (QINT) returned 23.7% over the past 12 months, outperformed the foreign large‑cap ETF category across one-, three- and five‑year periods, and generated a buy signal after its price moved above both the 50‑ and 200‑day simple moving averages.

The fund charges an expense ratio of 34 basis points and tracks the American Century Quality Diversified International Equity Index. That index holds large‑ and midcap stocks listed outside the United States and applies a quality screen that favors firms with stronger growth metrics, healthier balance sheets and fundamentals that compare favorably with share prices.

The index reweights holdings toward higher‑quality names within its eligible universe and excludes U.S. listings. The strategy emphasizes larger companies in developed markets and select midcap names outside the United States.

Technical data from YCharts show QINT’s price above both its 50‑ and 200‑day simple moving averages. The fund’s relative strength index remains below extreme overbought levels. YCharts has classified the current configuration as a buy signal based on those indicators.

Since the start of 2026, demand for international equity exposure has increased among institutional and retail investors seeking geographic diversification from concentrated U.S. holdings. Financial advisors have been screening for international equity strategies that use rules‑based screens and larger‑cap allocations.

Matt Lewis, vice president and global head of ETF capital markets at American Century Investments, noted: “QINT has established a strong track record and advisors are finding it in their screens as they seek out international equity strategies.”

The fund’s scope, screening process and fee are described in its prospectus and methodology documents, which outline eligibility, weighting and rebalancing rules for the underlying index.