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Northern Trust International Quality Dividend ETF
IQDF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.90% | -1.68% | +14.60% | +22.79% | +84.46% | +68.69% |
| Flows | +$3M | +$4M | +$66M | +$120M | +$259M | +$276M |
Characteristics
The Northern Trust International Quality Dividend 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 | Northern Trust |
| N° of holdings | 184 |
| 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 August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 184
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.59% | +13.26% | +12.93% | +13.74% |
Max drawdown | -5.69% | -9.13% | -13.00% | -28.30% |
Max drawdown duration | 37d | 68d | 42d | 713d |
Time to recover | N/A | 44d | 23d | 440d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 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 Northern Trust.
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 Northern Trust.
What is the AUM of IQDF?
As of October 15, 2026, IQDF manages $1.12 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IQDF performed recently?
As of October 15, 2026, IQDF delivered a return of -2.9% over the past month (1M performance), -1.68% over the past three months (3M), and 14.6% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IQDF?
As of October 15, 2026, IQDF has seen net flows of +$3M in the past month (1M flow) and +$66M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IQDF pay dividends?
As of October 15, 2026, IQDF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.51%.
How many holdings are in IQDF
As of August 31, 2026, IQDF holds 184 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IQDF?
As of August 31, 2026, IQDF holds 184 securities, with 23.48% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IQDF?
As of August 31, 2026, IQDF holds a portfolio of 184 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Advantest Corp. and MediaTek, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IQDF invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, IQDF has its largest geographic exposures in Japan and Taiwan.
What sectors or themes does IQDF focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, IQDF is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Industrials.
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