Should Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF (XMHQ) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on December 1, 2006, the Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF (XMHQ) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $5.25 billion, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.Why Mid Cap BlendMid cap companies have market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion. They usually have higher growth prospects than large cap companies and are less volatile than small cap companies. Thus they have a nice balance of growth potential and stability.Typically holding a combination of both growth and value stocks, blend ETFs also demonstrate qualities seen in value and growth investments. CostsInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.25%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.57%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsETFs offer a diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk but it is still important to delve into a fund's holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector -- about 27.8% of the portfolio. Healthcare and Financials round out the top three.Looking at individual holdings, Technipfmc Plc (FTI) accounts for about 4.73% of total assets, followed by United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR) and Illumina Inc (ILMN).The top 10 holdings account for about 31.35% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskXMHQ seeks to match the performance of the S&P MIDCAP 400 QUALITY INDEX before fees and expenses. The S&P MidCap 400 Quality Index is designed to provide equal-weighted exposure to approximately 800 securities of medium-sized companies in the larger US equity market.The ETF has added roughly 6.3% so far this year and it's up approximately 11.33% in the last one year (as of 06/11/2026). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $96.01 and $112.77.The ETF has a beta of 0.98 and standard deviation of 18.31% for the trailing three-year period. With about 82 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.AlternativesInvesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, XMHQ is a good option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Blend area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VO) and the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) track a similar index. While Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares has $101.50 billion in assets, iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF has $118.24 billion. VO has an expense ratio of 0.03% and IJH charges 0.05%.Bottom-LineWhile an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Boost Your Portfolio with Our Top ETF InsightsZacks' exclusive Fund Newsletter delivers actionable information, top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, straight to your inbox every week.Don’t miss out on this valuable resource. It’s free!Get it now >>This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks