QDEF - Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index Profile
QDEF Tracks This Index: Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Description: The index is designed to provide exposure to a high-quality income-oriented portfolio of long-only U.S. equity securities, with an emphasis on long-term capital growth and a targeted overall beta that is generally between 0.5 to 1.0 times that of the Northern Trust 1250 Index. Companies included in the index are selected based on expected dividend payment and fundamental factors such as profitability, solid management, and reliable cash flow.
Description: The index is designed to provide exposure to a high-quality income-oriented portfolio of long-only U.S. equity securities, with an emphasis on long-term capital growth and a targeted overall beta that is generally between 0.5 to 1.0 times that of the Northern Trust 1250 Index. Companies included in the index are selected based on expected dividend payment and fundamental factors such as profitability, solid management, and reliable cash flow.
- Issuer: FlexShares
- Structure: ETF
- Expense Ratio: 0.37%
- ETFdb Category: All Cap Equities
- ETF Home Page: QDEF
- Inception: 2012-12-19
- Tax Form: 1099
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