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Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF
QLC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.00% | +1.20% | +13.32% | +19.73% | +90.94% | +95.55% |
| Flows | +$24M | +$69M | +$222M | +$320M | +$617M | +$626M |
Characteristics
The Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF is built to track the Northern Trust Quality Large Cap 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 | 177 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 23, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 177
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.91% | +13.02% | +15.12% | +17.10% |
Max drawdown | -2.75% | -8.90% | -18.73% | -23.78% |
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 63d | 124d | 702d |
Time to recover | 3d | 15d | 77d | 434d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 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 QLC?
QLC is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Northern Trust.
What index does QLC track?
QLC tracks the Northern Trust Quality Large Cap Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does QLC 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 QLC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QLC is 0.26%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QLC launched?
QLC was launched on September 23, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QLC?
QLC is issued by Northern Trust.
What is the AUM of QLC?
As of September 15, 2026, QLC manages $1.05 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QLC performed recently?
As of September 15, 2026, QLC delivered a return of -2% over the past month (1M performance), 1.2% over the past three months (3M), and 13.32% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QLC?
As of September 15, 2026, QLC has seen net flows of +$24M in the past month (1M flow) and +$222M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QLC pay dividends?
As of September 15, 2026, QLC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.92%.
How many holdings are in QLC
As of July 31, 2026, QLC holds 177 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QLC?
As of July 31, 2026, QLC holds 177 securities, with 44.47% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QLC?
As of July 31, 2026, QLC holds a portfolio of 177 underlyings, with its largest positions including Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Microsoft Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QLC invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, QLC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QLC focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, QLC is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Healthcare.
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