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QLVD ETF · FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF
The QLVD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by FlexShares. It is built to track an index: Northern Trust Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility Index. The QLVD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 167 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofDM Large & Mid Cap1M perf.-5.64%
Last price
$32.81
-0.97%
1M perf.
-2.64%
1M flows
+€56K
AuM
€53M
E/R
0.14%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
QLVD
$32.81
-0.97%
Performance & flows
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December 11, 2025 → March 11, 2026
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QLVD
$33.13
+5.46%
DM Large & Mid Cap
+5.55%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.64%  | +5.46%  | +18.81%  | +48.60% | +45.26% | -5.07% | +4.05% | +4.05% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/11/2026
$33.13
1D NAV change
-0.72%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
167
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 Developed Markets ex US 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 Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility Index
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +5.46% | +18.81% | +48.60% | +45.26% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Japan
19.72%
Canada
14.66%
Switzerland
12.38%
United Kingdom
8.38%
France
8.00%
Netherlands
4.79%
Singapore
4.70%
Germany
4.44%
Unavailable
3.21%
Other
19.71%
Sectors
Financials
21.78%
Industrials
12.09%
Health Care
10.73%
Consumer Staples
7.95%
Communication Services
7.85%
Utilities
7.73%
Consumer Discretionary
5.98%
Information Technology
5.01%
Unavailable
10.34%
Other
10.54%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 167
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
NOVARTIS
GB00BVZK7T90
ROYAL BK CANADA
SANOFI SA
NESTLE SA
CDN IMPERIAL BK
MITSUBISHI
AIR LIQUIDE
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IBERDROLA SA
ASML HOLDING
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
MUNICH RE
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS
JAPAN POST BANK CO
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about QLVD ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
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.
QLVD’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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64.88% of holdings have positive scoring
38.43% of holdings have negative scoring
5.86%
39.98%
19.04%
11.85%
21.40%
5.19%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Northern Trust Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility NTR Index - USD
Index ticker
NTDXUQLN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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FlexShares
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Number of funds
36
Total AuM
€22.7B
Expense ratio range
0.09% - 0.58%
Average expense ratio
0.2633%
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Frequently asked questions about QLVD
What does FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF, QLVD, invest in?
QLVD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does QLVD replicate?
QLVD tracks the Northern Trust Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility NTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QLVD?
QLVD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.14%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was QLVD launched?
QLVD was introduced to the market on July 16, 2019. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of QLVD?
FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF, QLVD, is provided by FlexShares. Learn more about FlexShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QLVD?
QLVD oversees €53M in assets as of March 11, 2026.
How has QLVD performed lately?
Based on data from March 11, 2026, QLVD returned -2.64% over the past month, 5.46% over the last three months and 4.05% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for QLVD?
As of March 11, 2026, QLVD recorded net flows of +€32K over the last month and +€32K year-to-date.
Does QLVD distribute dividends?
QLVD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.76%.
What are the main country or region exposures of QLVD?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVD has significant geographic allocations in Japan, Canada and Switzerland.
In which sector or theme does QLVD invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVD focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Health Care.
How many securities does QLVD hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVD holds 167 positions in its portfolio, with 25.56% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in QLVD?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVD top three holdings include NOVARTIS, GB00BVZK7T90 and ROYAL BK CANADA.
What is the base currency of QLVD?
The base currency of QLVD is USD.
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