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Northern Trust Quality Dividend ETF
QDF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.84% | +0.88% | +12.36% | +16.75% | +65.26% | +73.11% |
| Flows | -$11M | -$22M | -$71M | -$64M | -$228M | -$257M |
Characteristics
The Northern Trust Quality Dividend ETF is built to track the Northern Trust Quality Dividend 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 | 115 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 115
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.26% | +12.16% | +14.25% | +15.83% |
Max drawdown | -3.54% | -7.83% | -18.14% | -22.14% |
Max drawdown duration | 34d | 50d | 128d | 560d |
Time to recover | N/A | 18d | 81d | 292d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is QDF?
QDF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Northern Trust.
What index does QDF track?
QDF tracks the Northern Trust Quality Dividend Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does QDF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of QDF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QDF is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QDF launched?
QDF was launched on December 14, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QDF?
QDF is issued by Northern Trust.
What is the AUM of QDF?
As of September 16, 2026, QDF manages $2.18 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QDF performed recently?
As of September 16, 2026, QDF delivered a return of -2.84% over the past month (1M performance), 0.88% over the past three months (3M), and 12.36% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QDF?
As of September 16, 2026, QDF has seen net flows of -$11M in the past month (1M flow) and -$71M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QDF pay dividends?
As of September 16, 2026, QDF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.49%.
How many holdings are in QDF
As of July 31, 2026, QDF holds 115 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QDF?
As of July 31, 2026, QDF holds 115 securities, with 49.14% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QDF?
As of July 31, 2026, QDF holds a portfolio of 115 underlyings, with its largest positions including Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Broadcom Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QDF invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, QDF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QDF focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, QDF is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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