FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) Dividend History
QLV latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.44%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.18paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2019paying since
- +15.4%5-year growth a year
QLV dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $118
- Each payment
- $29
- Value of the shares
- $8,162
- Yield
- 1.44%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.18 per share, before tax.
QLV distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
QLV distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 30 payments).
QLV distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.8200 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.15 | +6.4% | 1.60% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.08 | +20.3% | 1.66% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.9000 | +3.0% | 1.60% | 5 |
| 2022 | $0.8740 | +59.2% | 1.74% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.5490 | −2.7% | 0.97% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.5640 | +131.1% | 1.24% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
QLV yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $71.78 | 1.64% | $1.18 | 1.6% |
| 3 years ago | $51.26 | 2.30% | $3.38 | 6.6% |
| 5 years ago | $53.75 | 2.19% | $4.98 | 9.3% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
QLV yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| QLV | FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 1.56% | 0.17% |
| BALI | Blackrock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF | 2.66% | 0.35% |
| THRO | iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF | 0.30% | 0.55% |
| FLQL | Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Equity ETF | 1.02% | 0.14% |
| FLRG | Fidelity U.S. Multifactor ETF | 1.40% | 0.15% |
| GPIX | Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Core Premium Income ETF | 1.01% | 0.29% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
QLV distribution history
30 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-24 | $0.2760 | −12.4% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-25 | $0.3150 | +37.6% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-26 | $0.2290 | −35.9% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-26 | $0.3570 | +23.5% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-25 | $0.2890 | +3.6% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-26 | $0.2790 | +22.9% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-27 | $0.2270 | −35.7% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | $0.3530 | +39.0% |
Show all 30 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-26 | $0.2540 | −16.4% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-27 | $0.3040 | +76.7% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-21 | $0.1720 | +616.7% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.0240 | −92.1% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-21 | $0.3020 | +59.8% |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-21 | $0.1890 | −21.6% |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-23 | $0.2410 | +67.4% |
| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-23 | $0.1440 | −56.6% |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-22 | $0.3320 | +53.7% |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-22 | $0.2160 | +21.3% |
| 2022-06-17 | 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-24 | $0.1780 | +20.3% |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-24 | $0.1480 | −4.5% |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-23 | $0.1550 | +14.8% |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-23 | $0.1350 | −6.2% |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-24 | $0.1440 | +25.2% |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-25 | $0.1150 | −41.0% |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-24 | $0.1950 | +46.6% |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-24 | $0.1330 | +12.7% |
| 2020-06-19 | 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-25 | $0.1180 | 0.0% |
| 2020-03-20 | 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-26 | $0.1180 | −27.6% |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-27 | $0.1630 | +101.2% |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-26 | $0.0810 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
QLV dividend overview
FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.18 per share, a yield of 1.44% at the latest close of $81.62. In 2025 it paid $1.15 per share, up 6.4% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +15.4% a year.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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QLV dividends FAQ
Does QLV pay a dividend?
Yes. QLV pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2019. The most recent was $0.2760 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 24, 2026.
What is the QLV dividend yield?
QLV paid $1.18 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.44% at the latest close of $81.62.
When is the next QLV dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does QLV pay dividends?
QLV pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did QLV pay in dividends in 2025?
QLV paid $1.15 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of QLV pay?
100 shares of QLV would have paid about $118 over the past 12 months, before tax.