FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,302 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+1) [Q1 2025]
67% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 20 | Existing positions closed: 12
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 146 [Q4 2024] → 151 (+5) [Q1 2025]
0.27% less ownership
Funds ownership: 82.57% [Q4 2024] → 82.3% (-0.27%) [Q1 2025]
4% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.5B [Q4 2024] → $1.44B (-$61.4M) [Q1 2025]
38% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 31 | Existing positions reduced: 50
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for QDF.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Invest in Quality ETFs to Tap Current Market Trends
Investors turn to high-quality ETFs like QUAL, SPHQ and JQUA to navigate volatility and preserve value amid rising geopolitical risks.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
QDF: Solid Quality Dividend ETF But Still Vulnerable In Drawdowns
QDF uses a proprietary screening process to select high-quality dividend paying stocks that, as a whole, match a specific set of portfolio constraints. I estimate its dividend yield at 1.95%. Compared to similar dividend-themed ETFs like DGRW, VIG, DGRO, and CGDV, QDF's sector diversification is poor, and nearly 30% of the portfolio is allocated to tech stocks. However, the benefit is a fund that ranks well on quality, growth, and value. Even with the high tech sector exposure, QDF trades at an attractive 18.39x forward earnings.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
5 Quality ETFs for a Steady Ride in Wild Markets
Investors should focus on high-quality investing amid heightened market volatility and uncertainty.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Is FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) made its debut on 12/14/2012, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Is FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) was launched on 12/14/2012, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 months ago
Is FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) debuted on 12/14/2012, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
9 months ago
Is FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) was launched on 12/14/2012, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
10 months ago
5 Quality ETFs to Bet on Amid Volatile Markets
Quality stocks possess a sustainable competitive advantage and demonstrate consistent growth, profitability and operational excellence over time.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
QDF: Better Options Out There
The FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund offers quality stocks with dividends, suitable for volatile markets or economic slowdowns. QDF replicates the Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index, focusing on US companies with strong quality characteristics and attractive dividend distributions. QDF has a large exposure to tech stocks, leading to concerns about potential volatility and low dividend yield. Comparisons with other funds show underperformance.
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