Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF
QDEFNYSEARCANorthern TrustEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $545.84M
- Expense ratio
- 0.39%
- Dividend yield
- 1.56%
- Holdings
- 157
- 52-week range
- $77.97$91.97
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 6.06K
QDEF ETF: Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $90.78 - $91.78 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $91.97 |
| 52-Week Low | $77.97 |
| Open | $91.78 |
| Volume (last close) | 22.28K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 6.06K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.73% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +1.04% |
| 6 Month Change | +8.05% |
| YTD Change | +12.58% |
| 1 Year Change | +15.12% |
| 5 Year Change | +66.72% |
| 10 Year Change | +148.50% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.42 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +8.34% |
| Assets (AUM) | $545.84M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| Total Holdings | 157 |
| Inception Date | Dec 13, 2012 |
| 50-Day MA | $90.62 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $85.99 |
| RSI | 54.88 |
| Stochastic %K | 82.30 |
| Stochastic %D | 91.47 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
QDEF at a Glance
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) is an equity ETF from Northern Trust, launched in December 2012. It manages $545.84M in assets and charges a 0.39% expense ratio, about $39 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 157 positions. The largest are Apple Inc (AAPL, 9.02%), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 7.38%) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 4.52%). The top 10 holdings make up 36.9% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (36.8%), Healthcare (10.7%) and Financials (9.3%). 98.7% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 1.56% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $1.42 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 15.1% over one year, up 66.7% over five years and up 148.5% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF
What is the current price of QDEF?
The latest QDEF price is $90.88 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $77.97–$91.97. The share price is up 15.1% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for QDEF?
QDEF's annual expense ratio is 0.39%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does QDEF pay dividends?
Yes, QDEF pays a 1.56% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 18, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of QDEF?
As of Oct 4, 2026, QDEF's largest holdings are Apple Inc (9.0%), NVIDIA Corporation (7.4%), Microsoft Corporation (4.5%) (combined weight: 20.9%). The fund holds 157 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does QDEF compare to similar ETFs?
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