QDF ETF

The FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF), a smart beta exchange-traded fund, was launched on December 14, 2012. It provides wide-ranging access to the Style Box - All Cap Blend sector of the market.

The FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) was launched on 12/14/2012, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

The FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund offers quality stocks with dividends, suitable for volatile markets or economic slowdowns. QDF replicates the Northern Trust Quality Dividend Index, focusing on US companies with strong quality characteristics and attractive dividend distributions. QDF has a large exposure to tech stocks, leading to concerns about potential volatility and low dividend yield. Comparisons with other funds show underperformance.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF (QDF) debuted on 12/14/2012, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

QDF is an index fund that focuses on high-quality U.S. dividend stocks, evaluating factors such as management efficiency, profitability, and cash flows. Despite some improvements in growth and quality, its relatively high valuation and unconvincing performance make me hesitant to fully endorse it. Additionally, the 2.3% weighted-average dividend yield is not particularly appealing to me.

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

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

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

FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF holds 146 dividend stocks selected with a proprietary quality score. Its sector breakdown is close to the S&P 500, but valuation and quality metrics are much better. QDF has beaten a number of dividend ETFs in the last 12 months, but performance since inception is underwhelming.