GMO Quality Fund Class III (GQETX)
| Fund Assets | 12.16B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| Min. Investment | $300,000,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 143.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 34.85 |
| YTD Return | -0.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 89.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.29 |
| 52-Week High | 36.29 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 46 |
| Inception Date | Feb 6, 2004 |
About GQETX
The GMO Quality Fund Class III is a mutual fund focused on delivering total return by primarily investing in equities considered to be of high quality. Managed by the Focused Equity team at GMO, the fund emphasizes companies with robust historical profitability and strong fundamentals, such as resilient balance sheets and consistent earnings. The investment strategy combines quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify global companies that exhibit these quality characteristics. This approach targets businesses that can potentially outpace average market growth while remaining resilient during market volatility. This fund typically features a concentrated portfolio, with significant allocations to leading names across technology, healthcare, and consumer defensive sectors. Its top holdings frequently include established global businesses such as Microsoft, Apple, and Johnson & Johnson, reflecting its preference for industry leaders with sustainable competitive advantages. Classified within the "large blend" category, the fund offers diversified exposure across U.S. and international markets, and is designed for institutional investors, given its Class III share structure. Through its disciplined screening and long-term investment perspective, the GMO Quality Fund Class III plays a prominent role in portfolios seeking stability and consistent performance from high-quality equity investments.
Performance
GQETX had a total return of 13.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 19.28%.
Top 10 Holdings
43.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.57% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.28% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.85% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.68% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.62% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 4.04% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 3.70% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.68% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.47% |
| Salesforce, Inc. | CRM | 2.77% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $3.0554 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.8511 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.5379 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.0665 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $1.1747 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | $0.0471 | Jul 12, 2023 |