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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 1.58% as of Sep 25, 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.
Large Value
Category
1.58%
Dividend yield
$1.42
0.40%
Expense ratio
548.94M
Assets
15.59%
1Y return
QDEF chart
QDEF returns
| YTD | 12.23% |
| 1Y | 15.59% |
| 3Y | 19.41% |
| 5Y | 12.76% |
| 10Y | 12.44% |
| 1Y volatility | 9.24% |
| 3Y volatility | 10.54% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.28 |
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 8.98% | |
Technology 7.02% | |
Technology 4.32% | |
Health care 2.89% | |
Technology 2.73% | |
Communication Services 2.39% | |
Financial Services 2.08% | |
Consumer Defensive 2.04% | |
Communication Services 1.90% | |
Health care 1.83% |
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