Northern Trust Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility ETF
QLVDNYSEARCANorthern TrustEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $51.04M
- Expense ratio
- 0.12%
- Dividend yield
- 3.05%
- Holdings
- 214
- 52-week range
- $30.52$35.04
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 986
QLVD ETF: Northern Trust Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Northern Trust Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $33.89 - $34.11 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $35.04 |
| 52-Week Low | $30.52 |
| Open | $34.11 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.21K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 986 |
| 1 Day Change | +1.76% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.89% |
| 6 Month Change | −0.40% |
| YTD Change | +6.19% |
| 1 Year Change | +8.38% |
| 5 Year Change | +22.08% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.03 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.05% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +25.59% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 1 |
| Assets (AUM) | $51.04M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.12% |
| Total Holdings | 214 |
| Inception Date | Jul 14, 2019 |
| 50-Day MA | $34.04 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $33.34 |
| RSI | 45.92 |
| Stochastic %K | 58.66 |
| Stochastic %D | 47.16 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
QLVD at a Glance
Northern Trust Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility ETF (QLVD) is an equity ETF from Northern Trust, launched in July 2019. It manages $51.04M in assets and charges a 0.12% expense ratio, about $12 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 214 positions. The largest are Novartis AG (SWX:NOVN, 3.82%), Royal Bank of Canada (TO:RY, 3.76%) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY, 3.64%). The top 10 holdings make up 26.0% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (25.1%), Industrials (15.8%) and Consumer Staples (10.8%). Its largest country exposures are Japan (20.1%), Canada (15.5%) and Switzerland (12.6%).
It pays distributions yielding 3.05% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $1.03 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 8.4% over one year and up 22.1% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Trust Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility ETF
What is the current price of QLVD?
The latest QLVD price is $34.05 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $30.52–$35.04. The share price is up 8.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for QLVD?
QLVD's annual expense ratio is 0.12%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does QLVD pay dividends?
Yes, QLVD pays a 3.05% 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 QLVD?
As of Oct 4, 2026, QLVD's largest holdings are Novartis AG (3.8%), Royal Bank of Canada (3.8%), Royal Bank of Canada (3.6%) (combined weight: 11.2%). The fund holds 214 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does QLVD compare to similar ETFs?
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