The quality score is Fundtrics's own summary measure — not an official rating from any regulator. We compute it from objective published data — risk-adjusted returns, fees, performance consistency — then convert it into a 0–100 percentile ranking across comparable funds.
Reading a percentile is simple: a score of 80 means the fund came out better than roughly 80% of its peers on the combined criteria; 50 puts it exactly mid-pack. The score is always relative — it measures standing among peers, not absolute quality in isolation.
Its purpose is to shorten the road, not end it: instead of juggling five numbers per fund at first glance, the score gives you a ranked starting point. Sound decisions still require the details behind it: is the fund strong because of low fees, returns, or stability?
Like any history-based measure, the score describes what has been, not what will be — it is an informational tool, not a recommendation to buy or sell.