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QDEF
(NYSEARCA)
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
$87.36-- (--)
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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$87.03 - $87.36
52-Week High$88.34
52-Week Low$71.66
Open$87.03
Volume4.79K
Average Volume (3M)7.09K
Assets (AUM)522.30M
Expense Ratio0.37%
Total Holdings136
Inception DateDec 13, 2012
1 Day Change1.27%
1 Month Change0.71%
6 Month Change6.38%
YTD Change6.88%
1 Year Change18.58%
52-Week Change19.31%
5 Year Change60.70%
10 Year Change137.03%
50-Day MA$85.20
200-Day MA$81.95
RSI52.26
Stochastic %K42.02
Stochastic %D19.50
Annual Dividend$1.61
Dividend Yield1.85%
Last Dividend Ex-DateJun 26, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY20.89%
Years Dividend Growth1

Frequently Asked Questions About FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund

What is the current price of QDEF?

The latest QDEF price is $87.36. The 52-week range is $71.66–$88.34. QDEF has returned 19.3% 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 1.85% 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. (7.7%), NVIDIA Corporation (7.3%), Broadcom Inc (5.5%) (combined weight: 20.4%). 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, $522M AUM) against similar Equitys using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.