FlexShares Developed Markets Etf Profile

QLVD Etf  USD 32.75  -0.51  -1.53%   
The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, possess lower overall absolute volatility characteristics relative to a broad universe of securities domiciled in developed market countries, excluding the U.S. Flexshares Dvld is traded on NYSEARCA Exchange in the United States. Moved down 1.53% in today's trading. Moved down 1.53% in today's trading; It is managed by Northern Trust in the Broad Equity and Strategy category.
Performance
Moderate
 
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Odds Of Distress
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Price action for FlexShares Developed shows a level of $32.75, indicating a 1.53% decrease in today's market action. FlexShares Developed holds modeled distress odds of 9%, positioning it within a relatively small probability classification. Over the prior 90 trading days, FlexShares Developed has demonstrated strong risk-adjusted performance, in line with its moderate performance profile. The performance scores are calculated from December 18, 2025 through March 18, 2026. Learn more.
 One Year Return
17.1
 Total Asset
61.9 M
 Etf Asset Type
Equity
 Category
Foreign Large Blend
 Three Year Return
13.7

Moving together with FlexShares Etf

  0.94VEA Vanguard FTSE DevelopedPairCorr
  0.9IEFA iShares Core MSCIPairCorr
  0.91VEU Vanguard FTSE AllPairCorr
  0.9EFA iShares MSCI EAFEPairCorr
  0.91IXUS iShares Core MSCIPairCorr
  0.94SPDW SPDR SAMPP WorldPairCorr

Moving against FlexShares Etf

  0.36RKLX DeFiance Daily Target TrendingPairCorr

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 Broad Equity ETFs. FlexShares Developed at this time has 61.85 M in assets. The total return for the last 3 years is 13.7%.
FlexShares Developed financial stability analysis

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Thematic Ideas
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Business ConcentrationBroad Equity ETFs, Strategy ETFs, Foreign Large Blend, Flexshares Trust (View all Sectors)
IssuerNorthern Trust
Inception Date2019-07-15
BenchmarkNorthern Trust Developed Markets ex US Quality Low Volatility Index
Entity TypeRegulated Investment Company
Asset Under Management60.98 Million
Asset TypeEquity
CategoryBroad Equity
FocusStrategy
Market ConcentrationDeveloped Markets
RegionGlobal
AdministratorJ.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
AdvisorNorthern Trust Investments, Inc.
CustodianJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
DistributorForeside Fund Services, LLC
Portfolio ManagerRobert Anstine, Brendan Sullivan
Transfer AgentJ.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Fiscal Year End31-May
ExchangeNYSE Arca, Inc.
Number of Constituents219
Market MakerOld Mission
Total Expense0.14
Management Fee0.12
Country NameUSA
Returns Y T D3.11
NameFlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund
Currency CodeUSD
Open FigiBBG00PQ72FR5
In Threey Volatility10.68
1y Volatility9.31
200 Day M A31.7019
50 Day M A33.1539
CodeQLVD
Updated At17th of March 2026
Currency NameUS Dollar
In Threey Sharp Ratio1.0

Sector Allocation

The risk-return tradeoff of FlexShares Etf is shaped by the breadth of its sector diversification. Broadly diversified FlexShares Etf typically offers lower risk and lower expected return than concentrated sector exposure.
For institutional investors, sector ETFs such as FlexShares Developed Markets Etf are a cost-efficient way to tilt toward specific industries. Sector ETF strategies can be profitable, but no single sector should represent more than 20% of a diversified stock portfolio.

Currency Exposure

Investors in FlexShares Developed Markets should monitor currency exposure because returns do not depend only on security selection; exchange-rate moves can also change realized performance. That is why a strong underlying asset return can still translate into a weaker investor outcome if exchange rates move the wrong way.

Common Risk Profiles

The Capital Asset Pricing Model provides the risk-return framework most commonly used to evaluate FlexShares Developed. Alpha and beta are the primary outputs used by analysts to assess whether the ETF's expected return justifies its market risk.

Technical Analysis

Transformation
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

Investor notes and alerts for FlexShares Developed Markets are most useful when volatility is rising and the market is forcing investors to validate the position quickly. The point is not to replace judgment, but to make sure important operating, market, or valuation changes are not ignored.
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 helps investors understand which broader trends, sectors, or policy shifts may be supporting the position. Used well, thematic analysis can turn a discretionary idea into a more systematic portfolio-building process with clearer risk boundaries.
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Top FlexShares Developed Markets Etf Constituents

Outstanding Bonds

Predictive Daily Indicators

Intraday indicators for FlexShares Developed Markets suit investors who need a shorter decision cycle and tighter control over timing. They help with timing and trade management, but still need to match broader trend and volatility conditions.

Forecast Models

Forecasting applied to FlexShares Developed Markets learns from price structure, volatility patterns, and trend strength rather than commentary alone. The practical edge is not the forecast number itself, but knowing when the data is becoming less predictable.

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.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Ellen Johnson - Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
Last reviewed on February 27th, 2026

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