FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) Research

Designed for investors prioritizing a cautious strategy within the realm of high-quality U.S. companies, this fund aims to mirror the overall financial returns—including both capital appreciation and income generation—of the underlying Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index. This goal is measured before any management fees or operating expenses are deducted.

Market snapshot

Symbol
QDEF
Price
$86.70
Day change
+0.23%
Market cap
$560.7M
52-week range
71.65-88.34
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management - Income

Peer companies

  • BNY Mellon Dynamic Value ETF (BKDV)
  • ProShares - Large Cap Core Plus (CSM)
  • WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (DNL)
  • WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund (DTH)
  • State Street SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX)
  • Invesco Dorsey Wright Developed Markets Momentum ETF (PIZ)
  • Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Income Advantage ETF (RSPA)
  • Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB)

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