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QLV
US33939L6544
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QLV ETF · FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF

The QLV Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by FlexShares. It is built to track an index: Northern Trust Quality Low Volatility Index. The QLV ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 112 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/24/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.+8.20%
Last price
$74.03
1M perf.
+3.43%
1M flows
+€24M
AuM
€156M
E/R
0.09%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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QLV
$74.03

Performance & flows

January 22, 2026 → April 22, 2026
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QLV
$73.82
+1.56%

Historic performance and flows

1M3M1Y3Y5YMTDQTDYTD
Perf.
+3.43%
+1.56%
+18.94%
+48.64%
+62.20%
+2.68%
+2.68%
+2.84%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
CUSIP
33939L654
ISIN
US33939L6544
AuM
€156M
E/R
0.09%
Replication rating
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/22/2026
$73.82
1D NAV change
+0.37%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
112
Inception date
7/16/2019
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
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Northern Trust Quality Low Volatility 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 Low Volatility Index
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

Historical risk/return profile

3M1Y3Y5Y
Returns
+1.56%
+18.94%
+48.64%
+62.20%
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
91.62%
Canada
2.05%
Ireland
1.03%
Unavailable
2.32%
Other
2.98%
Sectors
Information Technology
30.66%
Health Care
13.43%
Financials
8.69%
Consumer Staples
8.30%
Communication Services
7.66%
Energy
6.15%
Consumer Discretionary
6.14%
Industrials
5.88%
Unavailable
2.41%
Other
10.66%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 112
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
NVIDIA
MICROSOFT-T
APPLE
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
EXXON
ABBVIE
PROCTERGAMBLE
COSTCO WHOLESALE
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VISA INCORPORATION
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
MCDONALD'S
ALPHABET INC-CL
MASTERCARD
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
MERCK & CO INC
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 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 QLV ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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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.


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

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Holdings review
75.04% of holdings have positive scoring
27.34% of holdings have negative scoring
24.23%
27.62%
23.19%
19.06%
5.44%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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QLV
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

FlexShares
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Number of funds
36
Total AuM
€22.98B
Expense ratio range
0.09% - 0.58%
Average expense ratio
0.2633%

Frequently asked questions about QLV

What does FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF, QLV, invest in?

QLV is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities.

Which benchmark or index does QLV replicate?

QLV tracks the Northern Trust Quality Low Volatility GTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

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

QLV carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.09%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was QLV launched?

QLV was introduced to the market on July 16, 2019. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of QLV?

FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF, QLV, is provided by FlexShares. Learn more about FlexShares here.

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

QLV oversees €156M in assets as of April 22, 2026.

How has QLV performed lately?

Based on data from April 22, 2026, QLV returned 3.43% over the past month, 1.56% over the last three months and 2.84% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for QLV?

As of April 22, 2026, QLV recorded net flows of +€25M over the last month and +€29M year-to-date.

Does QLV distribute dividends?

QLV follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 22, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.56%.

What are the main country or region exposures of QLV?

As of March 31, 2026, QLV has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and Ireland.

In which sector or theme does QLV invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, QLV focuses largely on Information Technology, Health Care and Financials.

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

As of March 31, 2026, QLV holds 112 positions in its portfolio, with 41.49% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in QLV?

As of March 31, 2026, QLV top three holdings include NVIDIA, MICROSOFT-T and APPLE.

What is the base currency of QLV?

The base currency of QLV is USD.

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