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FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
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FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 0.97% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $0.8609 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a -4.64% 5-year compound annual rate.
Large Value
Category
0.97%
Dividend yield
$0.8609
0.40%
Expense ratio
542.71M
Assets
19.27%
1Y return
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QDEF returns
| YTD | 9.78% |
| 1Y | 19.27% |
| 3Y | 18.16% |
| 5Y | 12.51% |
| 10Y | 11.98% |
| 1Y volatility | 9.52% |
| 3Y volatility | 10.73% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.18 |
About
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 8.81% | |
Technology 6.49% | |
Technology 4.54% | |
Technology 3.51% | |
Health care 3.07% | |
Health care 2.69% | |
Consumer Defensive 2.42% | |
Communication Services 2.42% | |
Technology 2.17% | |
Consumer Defensive 2.10% |
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