FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.54% ($1.40 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 18, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 25, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $536M.

QDEF fund composition

QDEF holds 138 positions, with 38.2% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.40%, and manages $549.1M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
AAPLAPPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD 0.000018.06%
NVDANVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.0016.50%
AVGOBROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK USD4.64%
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD 0.000006254.19%
ABBVABBVIE INC COMMON STOCK USD 0.012.92%
JNJJOHNSON & JOHNSON COMMON STOCK USD 12.71%
GOOGLALPHABET INC-CL A - COMMON STOCK USD 0.0012.53%
PGTHE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY.2.32%
CSCOCISCO SYSTEMS INC COMMON STOCK USD 0.0012.24%
JPMJPMORGAN CHASE & CO COMMON STOCK USD 12.09%

Sector allocation

Technology35.6%Financial Services11.7%Healthcare10.5%Consumer Defensive7.3%Consumer Cyclical7.3%Communication Services5.8%Industrials5.5%Energy4.2%Other12.2%

Frequently Asked Questions about FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF)

What is FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund's dividend yield?
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.54%, which works out to $1.40 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was June 18, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 25, 2026.
How many years has FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund increased its dividend?
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund 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.