FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVD)
- Expense ratio0.32%
- Net assets$53.5M
- Dividend yield3.10%
- 1-year return+14.38%
- Holdings179
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QLVD performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+10.77%
- 1 year+14.38%
- 3 years+16.60%/yr
- 5 years+7.45%/yr
- 10 years0.00%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 12.10%
- 3Y volatility
- 10.87%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.82
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
QLVD top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NOVN | Novartis AG | 4.05% |
| 2 | RY | Royal Bank of Canada | 3.74% |
| 3 | ULVR | Unilever PLC | 2.36% |
| 4 | ASML | ASML Holding N.V. | 2.23% |
| 5 | D05 | DBS Group Holdings Ltd | 2.07% |
| 6 | IBE | Iberdrola S.A. | 1.72% |
| 7 | CM | Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce | 1.68% |
| 8 | SHEL | Shell plc | 1.66% |
| 9 | NESN | Nestle S.A. | 1.64% |
| 10 | ZURN | Zurich Insurance Group AG | 1.59% |
The top 10 holdings make up 22.7% of the fund (179 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") (collectively "Depositary Receipts") based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is created and sponsored by NTI, as the index Provider.
QLVD ETF FAQ
What is the QLVD expense ratio?
FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund has a net expense ratio of 0.32%, or $32.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in QLVD?
FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund has about $53.5M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of QLVD?
The largest positions in QLVD are Novartis AG (4.05%), Royal Bank of Canada (3.74%), Unilever PLC (2.36%). The fund holds 179 securities in total.
How has QLVD performed?
QLVD returned +14.38% over the past year and +7.45% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does QLVD pay dividends?
QLVD has a dividend yield of 3.10%.
When was QLVD launched?
FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund began trading on July 15, 2019.