FlexShares Developed Markets Etf Profile
| QLVD Etf | USD 31.93 -0.70 -2.15% |
Performance Soft
| Odds Of Distress Low
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Price action for FlexShares Developed shows a level of $31.93, indicating a 2.15% decrease in today's market action. FlexShares Developed holds modeled distress odds of 10%, positioning it within a relatively small probability classification. Over the prior 90 trading days, FlexShares Developed has produced modest risk-adjusted performance, in line with its soft performance profile. The performance scores are computed for the period from December 23, 2025 through March 23, 2026. Learn more.
One Year Return 16.1 | Total Asset | Etf Asset Type Equity | Category Foreign Large Blend | Three Year Return 13.3 |
Moving together with FlexShares Etf
| 0.93 | VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed | PairCorr |
| 0.88 | IEFA | iShares Core MSCI | PairCorr |
| 0.9 | VEU | Vanguard FTSE All | PairCorr |
| 0.88 | EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE | PairCorr |
| 0.9 | IXUS | iShares Core MSCI | PairCorr |
| 0.93 | SPDW | SPDR SAMPP World | PairCorr |
Moving against FlexShares Etf
Etf Highlights
FlexShares Developed Markets [QLVD] is traded in USA. The fund is listed under the Foreign Large Blend category and is part of the Flexshares Trust family. The entity is thematically classified as Strategy ETFs. FlexShares Developed at this time has 61.85 M in assets. The total return for the last 3 years is 13.3%. FlexShares Developed financial stability analysisGeographic Allocation (%)
Notable Updates
| Thematic Ideas | (View all Themes) |
| Business Concentration | Strategy ETFs, Broad Equity ETFs, Foreign Large Blend, Flexshares Trust (View all Sectors) |
| Issuer | Northern Trust |
| Inception Date | 2019-07-15 |
| Benchmark | Northern Trust Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility Index |
| Entity Type | Regulated Investment Company |
| Asset Under Management | 60.22 Million |
| Asset Type | Equity |
| Category | Broad Equity |
| Focus | Strategy |
| Market Concentration | Developed Markets |
| Region | Global |
| Administrator | J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
| Advisor | Northern Trust Investments, Inc. |
| Custodian | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
| Distributor | Foreside Fund Services, LLC |
| Portfolio Manager | Robert Anstine, Brendan Sullivan |
| Transfer Agent | J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
| Fiscal Year End | 31-May |
| Exchange | NYSE Arca, Inc. |
| Number of Constituents | 219 |
| Market Maker | Old Mission |
| Total Expense | 0.14 |
| Management Fee | 0.12 |
| Country Name | USA |
| Returns Y T D | 2.72 |
| Name | FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund |
| Currency Code | USD |
| Open Figi | BBG00PQ72FR5 |
| In Threey Volatility | 10.68 |
| 1y Volatility | 9.31 |
| 200 Day M A | 31.719 |
| 50 Day M A | 33.1808 |
| Code | QLVD |
| Updated At | 23rd of March 2026 |
| Currency Name | US Dollar |
| In Threey Sharp Ratio | 1.0 |
Sector Allocation
Sector diversification remains one of the most effective tools for portfolio risk management. As sector coverage widens, the expected risk and return of holding FlexShares Etf both tend to decrease.
Using sector ETFs like FlexShares Developed Markets Etf is a practical way to implement sector tilts. Sector ETF strategies offer a practical framework for managing sector-level allocation decisions.
Currency Exposure
FlexShares Developed Markets can carry currency exposure whenever underlying holdings or revenue streams are tied to markets outside the investor's home currency. Used correctly, currency exposure data provides context for deciding whether portfolio risk is coming from holdings selection, foreign-exchange translation, or a combination of both.
Common Risk Profiles
CAPM is central to evaluating whether FlexShares Developed offers adequate return for the risk it carries. Alpha captures excess return and beta measures market sensitivity in the CAPM framework.
| Mean Deviation | 0.5317 | |||
| Semi Deviation | 0.8574 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 0.7196 | |||
| Variance | 0.5178 |
Technical Analysis
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This analysis covers sixty-one data points across the selected time horizon. FlexShares Developed Inverse Tangent Over Price Movement function is an inverse trigonometric method to describe FlexShares Developed price patterns.
FlexShares Developed Markets Against Markets
Etf Analysis Notes
FlexShares Developed is is formed as Regulated Investment Company in the United States. ETF is managed and operated by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.. The fund has 219 constituents across multiple sectors and instustries. The fund charges 0.12 percent management fee with a total expences of 0.14 percent of total asset. The fund maintains 98.7% of assets in stocks. FlexShares Developed's last dividend was $0.044 per share. FlexShares Developed Markets reported $61.9 million in Total Assets and an ETF Asset Type of Equity.Investor Insights and Alerts
A concise alert layer for FlexShares Developed Markets can improve discipline because it turns scattered risk signals into a more reviewable checklist. That review process tends to work best when investors combine the alerts with fundamentals, price behavior, and the broader macro backdrop.
| Latest headline from thelincolnianonline.com: Short Interest in Flex Shares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund Drops By 16.1 | |
| The fund maintains 98.7% of its assets in stocks |
Thematic Classifications
Looking at FlexShares Developed Markets through a thematic lens provides context for understanding which broader trends, sectors, or policy shifts may be supporting the position. This creates a better bridge between security selection, portfolio construction, and risk-adjusted return targeting.
 | Strategy ETFsUSA ETFs from Strategy clasification | |
| Broad Equity ETFsUSA ETFs from Broad Equity clasification |
Top FlexShares Developed Markets Etf Constituents
| SGSN | SGS SA | Stock | |
| SAN | Sanofi SA | Stock | |
| SAMPO | Sampo Oyj A | Stock | |
| AENA | Aena SA | Stock | |
| BN | Danone SA | Stock | |
| ASML | ASML Holding NV | Stock | |
| NESN | Nestl SA | Stock | |
| MUV2 | Mnchener Rck AG | Stock | |
| HLN | Haleon PLC | Stock | |
| SHEL | Shell plc | Stock | |
| IBE | Iberdrola SA | Stock | |
| CM | Canadian Imperial Bank | Stock | |
| RY | Royal Bank of | Stock | |
| KPN | Koninklijke KPN NV | Stock | |
| ULVR | Unilever PLC | Stock | |
| KOG | Kongsberg Gruppen ASA | Stock | |
| FNV | Franco Nevada | Stock | |
| AI | Air Liquide SA | Stock | |
| ENX | Euronext NV | Stock | |
| SPSN | Swiss Prime Site | Stock | |
| ENGI | Engie SA | Stock | |
| CNR | Canadian National Railway | Stock | |
| MZTF | Mizrahi Tefahot | Stock | |
| POLI | Bank Hapoalim | Stock | |
| LUMI | Bank Leumi Le Israel | Stock | |
| BNS | Bank of Nova | Stock | |
| ZURN | Zurich Insurance Group | Stock | |
| DTE | Deutsche Telekom AG | Stock | |
| CPG | Compass Group PLC | Stock | |
| NOVN | Novartis AG | Stock | |
| ENB | Enbridge | Stock | |
| DB1 | Deutsche Brse AG | Stock |
Outstanding Bonds
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Predictive Daily Indicators
Short-horizon indicators in FlexShares Developed Markets turn fast-changing price action into clearer risk and execution cues. Used carefully, they can improve execution without tempting investors to overtrade every small swing.
| Rate Of Daily Change | 0.98 | |||
| Day Median Price | 31.93 | |||
| Day Typical Price | 31.93 | |||
| Price Action Indicator | -0.35 | |||
| Period Momentum Indicator | -0.70 | |||
| Relative Strength Index | 38.9 |
Forecast Models
Forecasting applied to FlexShares Developed Markets learns from price structure, volatility patterns, and trend strength rather than commentary alone. These models describe patterns, not guarantees. The real test is whether market conditions have changed enough to break the old pattern.Etf Overview, Methodology & Data Sources
Downside profile and drawdown behavior are read alongside tracking stability. Downside movements have historically remained relatively contained. The five-year return stands at 7.0%.
Methodology
Unless otherwise specified, data for FlexShares Developed Markets is derived from fund disclosures (prospectus language, holdings reports, and periodic statements where available). Asset-level metrics are computed daily by Macroaxis LLC and refreshed regularly based on instrument type. FlexShares Developed Markets market data and reported NAV may reflect delayed updates. Data may be delayed depending on reporting sources and market conventions. NAV-based valuation for FlexShares Developed Markets is typically interpreted alongside premium/discount metrics and tracking difference relative to the stated benchmark. Assumptions: This report references public fund disclosures, holdings reports, and market data feeds and institutional disclosures, including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via EDGAR. Certain datasets may update with delay depending on source availability. All analytics are generated using standardized, rules-based models designed to promote consistency and comparability across instruments. Model assumptions, reference parameters, and selected computational inputs are available in the Model Inputs section. If you have questions about our data sources or methodology, please contact Macroaxis Support.
Research Sources
FlexShares Developed Markets may have reference inputs that incorporate holdings disclosures, category classification, and NAV-derived statistics where available. Updates may occur throughout the day.
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