Annual Dividend (TTM)
$1.4080
5x/year
QDEF
(NYSEARCA)FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
$80.28-- (--)
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QDEF ETF Dividends: FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
Dividend yield, distribution history, ex-dividend dates, and payment schedule analysis. Track payout frequency, income trends, and dividend growth metrics.
Dividend Yield
1.76%
Last ex-date: Jun 26, 2026
5-Year CAGR
-27.93%
Compound annual growth rate
Dividend Growth
5.79%
Year-over-year change
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) Dividend Distribution Statistics
Comprehensive dividend metrics including income yield, payout ratio, CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), and distribution frequency analysis
Payment Schedule & Details
Distribution frequency, ex-dividend dates, and cash payment information
Frequency5x/year
Last Payment$0.3370
Last Ex-DateJun 26, 2026
Last Payment DateJun 26, 2026
Dividend Growth Metrics
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), and payout trends
TTM Growth (YoY)5.79%
3-Year CAGR-45.46%
5-Year CAGR-27.93%
10-Year CAGR-15.38%
Historical Distribution Averages
Multi-year dividend payment averages and yield history analysis
5-Year Average$1.1350
10-Year Average$1.3477
First PaymentDec 27, 2012
Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart
Visualize dividend payout amounts, distribution growth trends, income yield patterns, and stock splits over time
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FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) Dividend Payment History & Calendar
Complete distribution history with ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment schedule, cash amounts, and payout frequency
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| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | - | Jun 26, 2026 | - | $0.3370 | Quarterly |
| Mar 27, 2026 | - | Mar 27, 2026 | - | $0.2120 | Quarterly |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | - | $0.2010 | Quarterly |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | $0.5410 | Quarterly |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | $0.3180 | Quarterly |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | - | $0.3370 | Quarterly |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | $0.2120 | Quarterly |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.4460 | Quarterly |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.3310 | Quarterly |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.3420 | Quarterly |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.1830 | Quarterly |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 | $0.4600 | Quarterly |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 | $0.2700 | Quarterly |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 | $0.3820 | Quarterly |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 | $0.1950 | Quarterly |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.3940 | Quarterly |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.3190 | Quarterly |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.3230 | Quarterly |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.2090 | Quarterly |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 | $0.3570 | Quarterly |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 | $0.2600 | Quarterly |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 | $0.2720 | Quarterly |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 | $0.2010 | Quarterly |
| Dec 18, 2020 | - | Dec 24, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 | $0.3500 | Quarterly |
| Sep 18, 2020 | - | Sep 24, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 | $0.2680 | Quarterly |
| Jun 19, 2020 | - | Jun 25, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 | $0.3200 | Quarterly |
| Mar 20, 2020 | - | Mar 26, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 | $0.2600 | Quarterly |
| Dec 20, 2019 | - | Dec 27, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | $0.7180 | Quarterly |
| Sep 20, 2019 | - | Sep 26, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | $0.2480 | Quarterly |
| Jun 21, 2019 | - | Jun 27, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | $0.3400 | Quarterly |
| Mar 15, 2019 | - | Mar 21, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | $0.2110 | Quarterly |
| Dec 21, 2018 | - | Dec 28, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.9880 | Quarterly |
| Sep 24, 2018 | - | Sep 28, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 | $0.3500 | Quarterly |
| Jun 18, 2018 | - | Jun 22, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 | $0.2880 | Quarterly |
| Mar 19, 2018 | - | Mar 23, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 | $0.1800 | Quarterly |
| Dec 21, 2017 | - | Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | $0.4170 | Quarterly |
| Sep 18, 2017 | - | Sep 22, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | $0.3160 | Quarterly |
| Jun 19, 2017 | - | Jun 23, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | $0.2650 | Quarterly |
| Mar 20, 2017 | - | Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 | $0.1930 | Quarterly |
| Dec 22, 2016 | - | Dec 29, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | $0.3650 | Quarterly |
| Sep 19, 2016 | - | Sep 23, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | $0.2630 | Quarterly |
| Jun 20, 2016 | - | Jun 24, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 | $0.2380 | Quarterly |
| Mar 21, 2016 | - | Mar 28, 2016 | Mar 18, 2016 | $0.2600 | Quarterly |
| Dec 29, 2015 | - | Jan 5, 2016 | Dec 29, 2015 | $0.3280 | Quarterly |
| Sep 18, 2015 | - | Sep 24, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | $0.2370 | Quarterly |
| Jun 19, 2015 | - | Jun 25, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 | $0.2600 | Quarterly |
| Mar 20, 2015 | - | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 | $0.2160 | Quarterly |
| Dec 29, 2014 | - | Jan 5, 2015 | Dec 29, 2014 | $0.2190 | Quarterly |
| Sep 19, 2014 | - | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 | $0.2050 | Quarterly |
| Jun 20, 2014 | - | Jun 26, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 | $0.2590 | Quarterly |
| Mar 21, 2014 | - | Mar 27, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 | $0.2190 | Quarterly |
| Dec 27, 2013 | - | Jan 3, 2014 | Dec 27, 2013 | $0.3260 | Quarterly |
| Sep 3, 2013 | - | Sep 9, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 | $0.1850 | Quarterly |
| Jun 3, 2013 | - | Jun 7, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 | $0.1390 | Quarterly |
| Mar 1, 2013 | - | Mar 7, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | $0.0340 | Quarterly |
| Dec 27, 2012 | - | Jan 3, 2013 | Dec 26, 2012 | $0.0610 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund Dividends
What is the dividend yield for QDEF?
QDEF has a dividend yield of 1.76% based on current price and annual dividend payments.
When does QDEF pay dividends?
QDEF pays dividends 5x/year. View the payment history table for specific ex-dividend and payment dates.
What is the ex-dividend date for QDEF?
The most recent ex-dividend date for QDEF is June 26, 2026. See the full history in the payment table below.
Has QDEF increased its dividend?
Review the growth metrics section to analyze QDEF's dividend growth trends and historical payout patterns.
How much dividend does QDEF pay annually?
QDEF pays an annual dividend of $1.41 per share based on recent distributions.