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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF
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Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 1.57% as of Oct 19, 2026. It pays $1.42 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 5.59% 5-year compound annual rate.
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QDEF returns
| YTD | 13.13% |
| 1Y | 19.21% |
| 3Y | 20.58% |
| 5Y | 13.83% |
| 10Y | 12.37% |
| 1Y volatility | 9.99% |
| 3Y volatility | 9.84% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.41 |
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Designed for investors prioritizing a cautious strategy within the realm of high-quality U. S. companies, this fund aims to mirror the overall financial returns—including both capital appreciation and income generation—of the underlying Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index. This goal is measured before any management fees or operating expenses are deducted.
Top 10 QDEF holdings
| Holding | Ownership |
|---|---|
Technology 8.95% | |
Technology 7.02% | |
Technology 4.65% | |
Health care 2.77% | |
Technology 2.66% | |
Communication Services 2.37% | |
Consumer Defensive 2.15% | |
Financial Services 1.96% | |
Communication Services 1.89% | |
Health care 1.85% |
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