GMO Quality Fund Class R6 (GQESX)
| Fund Assets | 12.24B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| Min. Investment | $300,000,000 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.88% |
| Dividend Growth | 142.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.95 |
| YTD Return | 3.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 84.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 31.59 |
| 52-Week High | 38.07 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 48 |
| Inception Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
About GQESX
The GMO Quality Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating total return by investing primarily in equities that the investment team identifies as high quality. Managed by the experienced team at GMO, the fund targets companies with established records of historical profitability and robust fundamentals, emphasizing stability, strong management, and consistent earnings. This approach combines both quantitative and fundamental analysis to evaluate the quality and valuation of companies, primarily within the U.S. equity market, but with potential for global exposure. The fund typically holds a concentrated portfolio of industry-leading firms, reflecting GMO's conviction in their ability to outperform over the long term. Designed for institutional investors, the Class R6 shares feature a competitive expense ratio and a long-term, disciplined investment horizon, seeking to capitalize on the structural advantages of quality businesses while mitigating short-term market volatility. With assets under management in the billions and a track record dating back to 2004 for the strategy, the GMO Quality Fund Class R6 plays a significant role in providing diversified, quality-driven equity exposure for sophisticated investors.
Performance
GQESX had a total return of 19.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.81%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.04% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.15% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 4.62% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.58% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.47% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.47% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 3.89% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 3.34% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.33% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.62% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $3.0597 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.8508 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.5448 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.0684 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $1.1787 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | $0.0484 | Jul 12, 2023 |