Northern Trust Quality Dividend ETF

QDF

Capitalización de mercado USD 2187 M

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Northern Trust Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) debuted on 12/14/2012, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market, the FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 12/14/2012.

Making its debut on 12/14/2012, smart beta exchange traded fund FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Making its debut on 12/14/2012, smart beta exchange traded fund FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Launched on 12/14/2012, the FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Dividend ETFs are a great way to create long-term passive income streams from your portfolio. Investors can target dividend growth, dividend quality, or high-yield strategies to generate income.

FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF offers exposure to dividend stocks screened for quality, with an emphasis put on management efficiency, profitability, and cash flow. QDF has a robust factor mix with a value tilt (i.e., the weighted average adjusted EY of 4.3%) and healthy quality characteristics, but no clear edge over IVV. QDF's performance (including risk metrics) has not been particularly impressive. Over January 2013-November 2025, it underperformed IWB and IVV by 2.15% and 2.47% in annualized return, respectively.

Launched on 12/14/2012, the FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Making its debut on 12/14/2012, smart beta exchange traded fund FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

QDF offers a unique blend of quality and dividend focus, with heavy tech exposure driving recent outperformance versus peers but lagging the broader market. The fund's attractive valuation, high profitability, and strong stock selection position it as a balanced option for growth and income amid upcoming rate cuts. QDF's dividend yield is higher than the broad market but lower than most dividend ETF peers, making it less ideal for pure income seekers.