Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.58% ($1.42 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 18, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 24, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $551M. Review QDEF dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

QDEF fund composition

QDEF holds 157 positions, with 35.2% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.40%, and manages $551.1M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
AAPLAPPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD 0.000019.09%
NVDANVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.0016.38%
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.000006254.51%
JNJJOHNSON & JOHNSON COMMON STOCK USD 12.88%
AVGOBROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK USD2.46%
PMPHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC COMMON STOCK USD 02.23%
LLYELI LILLY AND COMPANY2.23%
JPMJPMORGAN CHASE & CO COMMON STOCK USD 11.98%
GOOGLALPHABET INC-CL A - COMMON STOCK USD 0.0011.89%
GOOGALPHABET INC-CL C - COMMON STOCK USD 0.0011.52%

Sector allocation

Technology36.3%Healthcare10.9%Financial Services9.3%Communication Services7.7%Industrials6.6%Consumer Cyclical6.6%Consumer Defensive6.5%Energy5.8%Other10.3%

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF)

What is Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF's dividend yield?
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.58%, which works out to $1.42 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 18, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 24, 2026.
How many years has Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF increased its dividend?
Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF (QDEF) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF invest in?
Designed for investors prioritizing a cautious strategy within the realm of high-quality U.S. companies, this fund aims to mirror the overall financial returns—including both capital appreciation and income generation—of the underlying Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index. This goal is measured before any management fees or operating expenses are deducted.