QGRO Rebalanced Holdings During September 2026
The American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF adjusted its portfolio, swapping key tech and industrial positions.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Investing
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The American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO) completed a scheduled rebalance in September 2026. This move updated the portfolio mix of stable and pure growth assets tracked by the American Century U.S. Quality Growth Index.
Why it matters
The fund adjusted its holdings to prioritize quality and balance in a period of market uncertainty. These changes reflect the strategy's target asset allocation, which maintains between 35% and 65% in stable-growth companies and 30% to 65% in high-growth names.
The fund, which carries a 29 basis point annual management fee, added Amazon at a 3% weight and increased its stake in Lockheed Martin to 3.5%. These adjustments occurred within a portfolio that has delivered a 19.6% return over the last three years.
The players
American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF
An exchange-traded fund that charges a 29 basis point fee and tracks domestic companies based on profitability and growth.
Amazon
A major company recently added to the stable-growth sleeve of the fund at a 3% weight.
Nvidia
A technology firm removed from the stable-growth sleeve of the fund during the September rebalance.
Lockheed Martin
An industrial company whose weight in the fund was increased to 3.5%.
The details
The rebalance shifted the fund's internal composition by adding Amazon to its stable-growth sleeve while removing The New York Times Company and Nvidia. Within its pure growth segment, the ETF added Booking Holdings, Medpace Holdings, and SharkNinja to align with its focus on profitability and growth metrics. Investors should note these shifts represent the fund's broader strategy to adapt its U.S.-focused equity index as it prepares for the close of 2026.
Timeline
The ETF completed its scheduled rebalance in September 2026.
Money Landscape
The changes follow the mandate of the American Century U.S. Quality Growth Index to screen for specific income and profitability metrics. This rebalance keeps the fund in line with its long-term strategy of balancing stable-growth and high-growth equities.
Investors currently holding this fund should review their updated portfolio allocation to ensure it still meets their personal risk tolerance. Always consult a qualified financial professional before making changes to your investment accounts based on internal fund rebalancing.
The takeaway
The QGRO fund's recent adjustments underscore the importance of monitoring how your holdings shift in response to changing market conditions. Consider reviewing your account statements to confirm your exposure remains consistent with your long-term financial goals.
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