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QDEF
(NYSEARCA)
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
$80.28-- (--)
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QDEF ETF: FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics

Day's Range$79.43 - $80.34
52-Week High$84.60
52-Week Low$61.61
Open$79.45
Volume8.63K
Average Volume (3M)8.63K
Assets (AUM)502.85M
Expense Ratio0.37%
Total Holdings136
Inception DateDec 13, 2012
1 Day Change0.36%
1 Month Change-4.69%
6 Month Change-0.24%
YTD Change-1.33%
1 Year Change14.04%
52-Week Change14.53%
5 Year Change55.58%
10 Year Change121.48%
50-Day MA$82.09
200-Day MA$79.52
RSI45.32
Stochastic %K89.45
Stochastic %D38.18
Annual Dividend$1.41
Dividend Yield1.76%
Last Dividend Ex-DateJun 26, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY5.79%

Frequently Asked Questions About FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund

What is the current price of QDEF?

The latest QDEF price is $80.28. The 52-week range is $61.61–$84.60. QDEF has returned 14.5% over the past 52 weeks.

What is the expense ratio for QDEF?

QDEF's annual expense ratio is 0.37%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equitys in the ETF Screener.

Does QDEF pay dividends?

Yes, QDEF pays a 1.76% dividend yield. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-06-26. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.

What are the top holdings of QDEF?

QDEF's largest holdings are Apple Inc. (7.6%), NVIDIA Corporation (6.4%), Broadcom Inc (4.5%) (combined weight: 18.6%). The fund holds 136 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does QDEF compare to similar ETFs?

Compare QDEF (0.37% expense ratio, $503M AUM) against similar Equitys using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.