QDEF — FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (ticker: QDEF) is a equity ETF issued by Northern Trust Corp. tracking Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index. It was launched on 2012-12-14.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.15% |
| 1 Week | -1.55% |
| 1 Month | 0.66% |
| 3 Months | 5.16% |
| 6 Months | 6.47% |
| YTD | 6.89% |
| 1 Year | 19.88% |
| 3 Years | 66.14% |
| 5 Years | 76.62% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.01 | SCCO | — |
| 2 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.01 | SCCO | — |
| 3 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.01 | SCCO | — |
| 4 | BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORP COMMON STOCK USD | OBDC | — |
| 5 | BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORP COMMON STOCK USD | OBDC | — |
| 6 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.01 | SCCO | — |
| 7 | BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORP COMMON STOCK USD | OBDC | — |
| 8 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.01 | SCCO | — |
| 9 | APPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD 0.00001 | AAPL | 8.22% |
| 10 | APPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD 0.00001 | AAPL | 8.22% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | Northern Trust Corp. |
|---|---|
| Brand | FlexShares |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Multi-factor |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | All Cap Equities |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. - Total Market |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index |
| Inception Date | 2012-12-14 |
| Tax on Distributions | Qualified dividends |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | QDEF |
|---|---|
| Full Name | FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund |
| Issuer | Northern Trust Corp. |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $548.07M |
| Inception | 2012-12-14 |
| Index Tracked | Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does QDEF track?
QDEF (FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund) tracks Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of QDEF?
QDEF has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of QDEF?
QDEF has approximately $548.07M in assets under management.
Does QDEF pay a dividend?
QDEF distributes income according to its prospectus (Qualified dividends tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues QDEF?
QDEF is issued by Northern Trust Corp. under the FlexShares brand, launched on 2012-12-14.
Open the interactive QDEF dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.