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QDEF ETF · FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.59% | +9.29% | +18.94% | +65.22% | +78.30% | +0.50% | +0.50% | +8.75% | |
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +9.29% | +18.94% | +65.22% | +78.30% |
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Frequently asked questions about QDEF
What does FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF, QDEF, invest in?
QDEF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does QDEF replicate?
QDEF tracks the Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QDEF?
QDEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.4%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was QDEF launched?
QDEF was introduced to the market on December 14, 2012. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of QDEF?
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF, QDEF, is provided by FlexShares. Learn more about FlexShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QDEF?
QDEF oversees €470M in assets as of July 2, 2026.
How has QDEF performed lately?
Based on data from July 2, 2026, QDEF returned -0.59% over the past month, 9.29% over the last three months and 8.75% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for QDEF?
As of July 2, 2026, QDEF recorded net flows of -€5.6M over the last month and +€4.8M year-to-date.
Does QDEF distribute dividends?
QDEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.60%.
What is the base currency of QDEF?
The base currency of QDEF is USD.
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