QLVD
+1.21 · +3.85%
$32.74 · NYSE ARCA

FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVD) ETF Analysis | Foreign Large Blend

Flexshares Trust · USA
AUM:$66.3M
#– of – in Foreign Large Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 26.6% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.32% — competitive for the exposure provided.

What is QLVD?

The underlying index is designed to construct a high-quality universe of companies, that in aggregate, possess lower overall absolute volatility characteristics relative to an eligible developed market universe, excluding the U. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the underlying index.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
QLVD delivered 26.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.32%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 20.4% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$66.3M
Expense Ratio0.32%
Dividend Yield2.80%
Holdings50
Inception DateJul 2019
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFlexshares Trust
Beta0.76
CategoryForeign Large Blend
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-0.3%
1Y
+12.2%
3Y
+47.8%
5Y
+38.6%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in QLVD 5 years ago, it would have grown to £13,861 — a gain of £3,861.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

QLVD delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearQLVD
2026 YTD+8.9%
2025+24.5%
2024+5.5%
2023+11.3%
2022-12.0%
CAGR 4yr+6.5%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +7.6%Worst year: -12.0% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
8.4%
Low
Momentum
+3.7%
30-day change
Support Level
34.21
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.