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Northern Trust US Quality Low Volatility ETF
QLV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.06% | +5.86% | +15.35% | +16.55% | +69.02% | +63.10% |
| Flows | +$14M | +$16M | +$22M | +$22M | -$75M | -$41M |
Characteristics
The Northern Trust US Quality Low Volatility ETF is built to track the Northern Trust Quality Low Volatility GTR 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 | 121 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 16, 2019 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of September 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 121
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +6.62% | +7.56% | +10.22% | +12.78% |
Max drawdown | -2.61% | -6.16% | -11.95% | -18.21% |
Max drawdown duration | 36d | 71d | 186d | 712d |
Time to recover | 10d | 47d | 63d | 426d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 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 QLV?
QLV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Northern Trust.
What index does QLV track?
QLV tracks the Northern Trust Quality Low Volatility GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does QLV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of QLV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QLV is 0.09%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QLV launched?
QLV was launched on July 16, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QLV?
QLV is issued by Northern Trust.
What is the AUM of QLV?
As of October 30, 2026, QLV manages $188.96 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QLV performed recently?
As of October 30, 2026, QLV delivered a return of 5.06% over the past month (1M performance), 5.86% over the past three months (3M), and 15.35% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QLV?
As of October 30, 2026, QLV has seen net flows of +$14M in the past month (1M flow) and +$22M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QLV pay dividends?
As of October 30, 2026, QLV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.43%.
How many holdings are in QLV
As of September 30, 2026, QLV holds 121 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QLV?
As of September 30, 2026, QLV holds 121 securities, with 44.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QLV?
As of September 30, 2026, QLV holds a portfolio of 121 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Apple, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QLV invest in?
As of September 30, 2026, QLV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QLV focus on?
As of September 30, 2026, QLV is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Healthcare.
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