QDEF ETF

The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) was introduced on December 14, 2012. It is a smart beta exchange-traded fund that provides wide-ranging access to the All Cap Blend category in the market.

The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) invests in high-quality, low-risk stocks and has performed better than similar funds that are heavily invested in technology, while having less exposure to energy and utilities. It focuses on mid and large-cap U.S. companies, prioritizing effective management, profitability, and cash flow, and offers a dividend yield that is above the overall market average. Although its yield is lower than some other dividend ETFs, QDEF's focus on quality and its defensive sector strategy may provide opportunities for capital growth with less risk.

The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) was launched on December 14, 2012. It is a smart beta exchange-traded fund that offers wide access to the All Cap Blend category in the market.

QDEF relies on a proprietary model to optimize a portfolio based on quality, beta, and dividend yield. At current prices, QDEF yields 1.98%. QDEF's expense ratio is 0.37%, which isn't a deal-breaker on its own. However, QDEF's fundamentals aren't as strong as VIG's and arguably, DGRO's, both of which are lower-cost options. The Index's security constraints result in high allocations to low-yielding mega-cap stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and potentially Nvidia, come August. Technology exposure is currently 30%.

The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defense Index Fund aims to capture defensive, high-quality dividend stocks. However, the top holdings of the fund, such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Broadcom, do not align with the defensive strategy. The sector composition of QDEF, with a large allocation to Information Technology, raises concerns about its defensive positioning.

Created to offer extensive coverage of the Style Box - All Cap Blend sector, the FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund that was introduced on December 14, 2012.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market, the FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 12/14/2012.

FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF (QDEF) is a variant of QDF aiming at reducing volatility.

Launched on 12/14/2012, the FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.