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QLVD

FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF

Passive ETF Equity

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 174 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

$34.11

+$0.36 (+1.06%) yesterday

1:30 PM 07/28/26 Closed

1D price range

$33.91$34.11

52W price range

$30.16$34.90

YTD Perf.

+8.22%

YTD Flows

Annualized volatility

Fund AuM

€48M

Share class AuM

€48M

TTM Yield

Tracking Error

Tracking Difference

Characteristics

ISIN

US33939L6478

TER

0.15%

Inception date

7/16/2019

Issuer

FlexShares

Benchmark

Northern Trust Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility Index

Replication method

Dividend policy

Distributing

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PerformanceDec 31, 2025 - Jul 27, 2026

Flows

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Sector exposures

Data as of 06/30/26

Finance

28.18%

Consumer Non-Cyclicals

12.65%

Industrials

11.32%

Healthcare

9.76%

Utilities

7.20%

Technology

6.61%

Energy

5.23%

Non-Energy Materials

4.86%

Telecommunications

4.72%

Unavailable

2.99%

Other

6.47%

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FAQ about QLVD

QLVD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-US Equities.

QLVD tracks the Northern Trust Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility NTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

QLVD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

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

FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF, QLVD, is provided by FlexShares. Learn more about FlexShares here.

QLVD oversees €48M in assets as of July 27, 2026.

QLVD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 27, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.96%.

As of June 30, 2026, QLVD has significant geographic allocations in Japan, Canada and Switzerland.

As of June 30, 2026, QLVD focuses largely on Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Industrials.

As of June 30, 2026, QLVD holds 174 positions in its portfolio, with 27.71% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

As of June 30, 2026, QLVD top three holdings include Novartis AG, Royal Bank of Canada and ASML Holding NV.

The base currency of QLVD is USD.

Top 10 holdings

Data as of 06/30/26

Novartis AG

3.85%

Royal Bank of Canada

2.99%

ASML Holding NV

2.58%

Unilever Plc

2.21%

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

1.75%

Air Liquide SA

1.73%

Nestlé SA

1.72%

Iberdrola SA

1.65%

Sanofi

1.59%

Mitsubishi Corp.

1.47%

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