New

Trackinsight is part of ETF One, the fully integrated ETF platform of Kepler Cheuvreux. Learn more →

Help us improve your experience. Please confirm your investor type:

ETF What's Up

Don’t Miss a Move in the ETF Market

Sign up and keep track of everything that moved the ETF industry this week. From new launches to regulatory shifts across the Atlantic.

ETF What's Up

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link within the emailed newsletter. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

QDF
US33939L8607
Passive ETFEquity

QDF ETF · FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF

The QDF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by FlexShares. It is built to track an index: Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index. The QDF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 120 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update Yesterday at 7:59 PM UTC
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.+0.41%
Last price
$81.72
+2.42%
1M perf.
-0.06%
1M flows
-€8.6M
AuM
€1.74B
E/R
0.38%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
esg grade icon
QDF
$81.72
+2.42%

Performance & flows

January 8, 2026 → April 8, 2026
0-6-4-202%FEBMARAPRFEBMARAPR
Create a free account to view the flows graph
QDF
$81.74
+0.25%

Historic performance and flows

1M3M1Y3Y5YMTDQTDYTD
Perf.
-0.06%
+0.25%
+38.85%
+59.19%
+66.72%
+3.33%
+3.33%
+1.41%
Flows

Key fund info

This ETF's jurisdiction country is not in your region (Europe and Middle East) · 
Main characteristics
CUSIP
33939L860
ISIN
US33939L8607
AuM
€1.74B
E/R
0.38%
Replication rating
ESG Consensus®
esg grade icon
More details
NAV
4/8/2026
$81.74
1D NAV change
+2.40%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
120
Inception date
12/14/2012
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
Create a free account to view dividend distribution
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Quality Dividend IndexTM (Underlying Index).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
Create a free Trackinsight Essentials account to unlock insights
Access exclusive metrics and features to support your investment decisions.
half moonhalf moon double
Built for professionals: access exclusive fund metrics and selection tools in Trackinsight Enterprise.
Enterprise Fund page features include:
Legal documents
Powerful buy-list integration
Fund data exports
Advanced risk metrics
Advanced replication analysis
Advanced exposure look-through
Upload your own internal metrics
Custom data feature
See all Trackinsight Enterprise features

Trackinsight
Enterprise

Trackinsight Enterprise helps professional and institutional ETF investors tackle operational, regulatory, and analytical challenges at every stage of the investment process.
Learn more about Trackinsight Enterprise

Similar ETFs in your region

APUE
1M perf.
+0.23%
E/R
0.31%
QDEF
1M perf.
-0.46%
E/R
0.38%
RECS
1M perf.
-2.21%
E/R
0.15%
FUSD
1M perf.
-0.26%
E/R
0.25%
DFAU
1M perf.
-2.24%
E/R
0.12%

Advertisement

Risk profile

Historical risk/return profile

3M1Y3Y5Y
Returns
+0.25%
+38.85%
+59.19%
+66.72%
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
Create a free account to view risk/return table
Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
More exposure metrics are available, exclusively in Trackinsight Enterprise

Exposure

Countries
USA
93.72%
Ireland
2.25%
Unavailable
3.21%
Other
0.82%
Sectors
Information Technology
32.29%
Health Care
11.06%
Financials
11.05%
Industrials
8.25%
Communication Services
6.90%
Consumer Discretionary
6.69%
Consumer Staples
6.65%
Real Estate
5.13%
Unavailable
6.18%
Other
5.81%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 120
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
APPLE
NVIDIA
MICROSOFT-T
BROADCOM LIMITED
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
ABBVIE
GENERAL ELECTRIC
PROCTERGAMBLE
Create a free account to view top holdings
CISCO-T
ALPHABET INC-CL
US5128073062
PHILLIP MORRIS
ALPHABET INC-CL
KLA CORPORATION
JPMORGAN CHASE
Create a free account to view top holdings
More risk metrics are available, exclusively in Trackinsight Enterprise

Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of January 30, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about QDF ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

Learn more about Conser

ESG Consensus®
esg grade icon

ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


QDF’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.

This fund’s exact Final Sustainability Grade is available in Trackinsight Enterprise.
Learn more about Trackinsight Enterprise
Holdings review
84.64% of holdings have positive scoring
18.02% of holdings have negative scoring
19.01%
43.10%
22.53%
14.54%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
More sustainability metrics are available, exclusively in Trackinsight Enterprise

Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NTUQDTR Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
More replication analysis are available, exclusively in Trackinsight Enterprise

Issuer

FlexShares

Frequently asked questions about QDF

What does FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF, QDF, invest in?

QDF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities.

Which benchmark or index does QDF replicate?

QDF tracks the Northern Trust Quality Dividend Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QDF?

QDF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.38%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was QDF launched?

QDF was introduced to the market on December 14, 2012. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of QDF?

FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF, QDF, is provided by FlexShares. Learn more about FlexShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QDF?

QDF oversees €1.74B in assets as of April 8, 2026.

How has QDF performed lately?

Based on data from April 8, 2026, QDF returned -0.06% over the past month, 0.25% over the last three months and 1.41% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for QDF?

As of April 8, 2026, QDF recorded net flows of -€8.7M over the last month and -€16M year-to-date.

Does QDF distribute dividends?

QDF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 8, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.64%.

What are the main country or region exposures of QDF?

As of February 28, 2026, QDF has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.

In which sector or theme does QDF invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, QDF focuses largely on Information Technology, Health Care and Financials.

How many securities does QDF hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, QDF holds 120 positions in its portfolio, with 45.76% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in QDF?

As of February 28, 2026, QDF top three holdings include APPLE, NVIDIA and MICROSOFT-T.

What is the base currency of QDF?

The base currency of QDF is USD.

Advertisement

Trackinsight

About Trackinsight

Since our founding in 2016, we have been at the forefront of the industry, delivering accessible, comprehensive, and reliable tools to support the evolving needs of investors.

Over the past decade, Trackinsight has expanded its operations across six countries, serving thousands of professional investors. We’ve consistently innovated to provide cutting-edge solutions that meet the changing demands of the ETF market.

In 2024, Kepler Cheuvreux, a leading independent European financial services firm, acquired a majority stake in Trackinsight, becoming the company's principal shareholder.

This strategic partnership solidifies Trackinsight's position as a premier provider of ETF selection and analysis tools, while strengthening Kepler Cheuvreux’s commitment to becoming a leading player in the ETF sector.

Together, we are committed to offering advanced services that empower professional investors, advisors, institutions, and issuers. This new step enables us to deliver even more comprehensive and innovative technological solutions, driving ETF investing to new heights.

More about Trackinsight
© 2014-2026 Trackinsight SA. All rights reserved.
Privacy policy  |  Cookie policy  |    |  Terms of use  |  Imprint
Trackinsight