FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) Chart
QDEF price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and distributions. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: D distribution, S split.
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QDEF monthly returns
Annual returns, drawdowns & risk →QDEF historical prices
QDEF distributions & splits
Full distribution history →About the QDEF chart
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) closed at $90.66 on October 23, 2026, up 13.1% so far this year. It is trading 5.6% above its 200-day moving average of $85.82. Over the past year QDEF returned +15.4% including distributions, ahead of the S&P 500 (+14.4%).
This page charts the trading history of QDEF since 2012. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for splits and distributions, so returns over long periods are comparable. For fund facts and the latest quote see the QDEF overview.
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QDEF chart FAQ
What is the all-time high of QDEF?
The highest closing price for QDEF was $91.90 on September 3, 2026. As of the October 23, 2026 close it traded 1.4% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of QDEF?
Over the 52 weeks to October 23, 2026, QDEF traded between an intraday low of $77.97 on March 30, 2026 and an intraday high of $91.97 on September 3, 2026.
Is QDEF above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. On October 23, 2026 QDEF closed at $90.66, 5.6% above its 200-day simple moving average of $85.82. The 50-day average was $90.46.
How has QDEF performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested distributions, QDEF returned +15.4% over the past year, compared with +14.4% for SPY. Over five years the figures were +79.6% and +79.3%. See the QDEF performance page for annual returns and drawdowns.
Does QDEF pay a dividend?
Yes. QDEF paid $1.42 per share over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 1.57% at the latest close. The most recent distribution of $0.3380 per share went ex-dividend on September 18, 2026.
How do I read the QDEF chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots QDEF against another fund as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and distributions.