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FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF
IQDF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.61% | +4.00% | +15.79% | +32.32% | +79.28% | +70.59% |
| Flows | +$4M | +$4M | +$63M | +$181M | +$234M | +$285M |
Characteristics
The FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF is built to track the Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | FlexShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 12, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.81% | +12.87% | +13.02% | +13.76% |
Max drawdown | -3.60% | -9.13% | -13.00% | -28.75% |
Max drawdown duration | 10d | 68d | 42d | 841d |
Time to recover | 5d | 44d | 23d | 441d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is IQDF?
IQDF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by FlexShares.
What index does IQDF track?
IQDF tracks the Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does IQDF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of IQDF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IQDF is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IQDF launched?
IQDF was launched on April 12, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IQDF?
IQDF is issued by FlexShares.
What is the AUM of IQDF?
As of July 16, 2026, IQDF manages $1.14 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IQDF performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, IQDF delivered a return of -1.61% over the past month (1M performance), 4% over the past three months (3M), and 15.79% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IQDF?
As of July 16, 2026, IQDF has seen net flows of +$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$63M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IQDF pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, IQDF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.02%.
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