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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 Nov 11, 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.
US Equity
Category
1.57%
Dividend yield
$1.42
0.40%
Expense ratio
536.53M
Assets
13.00%
1Y return
QDEF chart
QDEF returns
| YTD | 10.57% |
| 1Y | 13.00% |
| 3Y | 19.28% |
| 5Y | 11.83% |
| 10Y | 13.00% |
| 1Y volatility | 9.12% |
| 3Y volatility | 9.83% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.63 |
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 9.33% | |
Technology 5.62% | |
Technology 4.75% | |
Health care 3.00% | |
Technology 2.43% | |
Health care 2.23% | |
Consumer Defensive 2.08% | |
Financial Services 2.03% | |
Communication Services 1.96% | |
Communication Services 1.57% |
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