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QLVE ETF · FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF
The QLVE Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by FlexShares. It is built to track an index: Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index. The QLVE ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 153 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofEM Large & Mid Cap1M perf.-3.70%
Last price
$30.41
1M perf.
-5.29%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€13M
E/R
0.19%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
QLVE
$30.41
Performance & flows
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December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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QLVE
$30.10
+3.61%
EM Large & Mid Cap
+8.27%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.29%  | +3.61%  | +23.30% | +49.74% | +27.37%  | -6.98% | +1.86% | +1.86% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$30.10
1D NAV change
-1.12%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
153
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 Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets 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 | +3.61% | +23.30% | +49.74% | +27.37% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Taiwan
19.63%
India
18.43%
Republic of Korea
10.87%
China
7.63%
Cayman Islands
6.05%
Malaysia
5.40%
United Arab Emirates
4.76%
USA
4.33%
Unavailable
1.67%
Other
21.22%
Sectors
Information Technology
25.38%
Financials
19.40%
Communication Services
12.57%
Health Care
6.40%
Consumer Staples
5.90%
Consumer Discretionary
5.16%
Utilities
4.94%
Energy
4.78%
Unavailable
8.19%
Other
7.28%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 153
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
TWN SEMICONT MAN
TENCENT HOLDINGS
SAMSUNG ELECTR
US01609W1027
SK HYNIX
HDFC BANK
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
BANK OF CHINA
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HINDUSTAN UNILEVER
PUBLIC BANK
INDUSTRIAL COMMERC BK CHINA
CHINA SHENHUA
ASELSAN ELEKTRONIK
BB SEGURIDADE PARTICIPACOES SA
EICHER MOTORS
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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 QLVE 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.
QLVE’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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69.25% of holdings have positive scoring
32.46% of holdings have negative scoring
15.09%
39.95%
14.21%
7.56%
21.13%
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 Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index NTR - USD
Index ticker
NTEQLVNR Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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FlexShares
FlexShares ID Card
Number of funds
36
Total AuM
€22.57B
Expense ratio range
0.09% - 0.58%
Average expense ratio
0.2633%
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Frequently asked questions about QLVE
What does FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF, QLVE, invest in?
QLVE is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does QLVE replicate?
QLVE tracks the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index NTR - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QLVE?
QLVE carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.19%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was QLVE launched?
QLVE was introduced to the market on July 16, 2019. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of QLVE?
FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF, QLVE, is provided by FlexShares. Learn more about FlexShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QLVE?
QLVE oversees €13M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has QLVE performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, QLVE returned -5.29% over the past month, 3.61% over the last three months and 1.86% year-to-date.
Does QLVE distribute dividends?
QLVE follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.07%.
What are the main country or region exposures of QLVE?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVE has significant geographic allocations in Taiwan, India and Republic of Korea.
In which sector or theme does QLVE invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVE focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services.
How many securities does QLVE hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVE holds 153 positions in its portfolio, with 37.63% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in QLVE?
As of January 31, 2026, QLVE top three holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, TENCENT HOLDINGS and SAMSUNG ELECTR.
What is the base currency of QLVE?
The base currency of QLVE is USD.
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