Northern Trust ETF List
Here you can find all ETFs issued by Northern Trust and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which one suits your portfolio best.
Northern Trust Asset Management is a U.S.-based financial services firm offering ETFs under the FlexShares brand. Northern Trust ETFs apply factor-based and quality-oriented approaches to equity and fixed income strategies, with a focus on risk management and real asset exposures. The Northern Trust ETF list spans both domestic and international markets across multiple asset classes. This page lets you compare Northern Trust ETFs on expense ratio, historical returns, dividend yield, max drawdown, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, and Risk/Return Score — useful for evaluating factor-based and quality-focused funds for portfolio construction, diversification, income generation, or long-term investing.
- Number of ETFs
- 24
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.31%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 17.88%
- Avg. 5 Year Return
- 6.14%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 56 / 100
Northern Trust ETF List
24 results
| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | Sep 19, 2011 | 0.18% | 1.47% | 3.05% | 4.56% | 83 | ||||||||
| Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing ... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | Aug 18, 2025 | — | 1.45% | — | 3.03% | — | ||||||||
| FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Fac... | Global Equities | Sep 28, 2012 | 0.39% | 6.70% | 9.15% | 3.13% | 49 | ||||||||
| FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Til... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | Sep 28, 2012 | 0.59% | 15.94% | 8.67% | 3.24% | 59 |
Explore top Northern Trust ETF Categories and Asset Classes
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Best Northern Trust ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Northern Trust ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are TDTT (83) and QLC (78).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index... | 83 | 2.58B | Sep 2011 | |
| FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund | 78 | 981.83M | Sep 2015 | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 78 | 7.37B | Sep 2011 | |
| FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic ... | 71 | 107.42M | Apr 2013 | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund | 70 | 110.49M | Jul 2016 |
Best-Performing Northern Trust ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Northern Trust ETFs is QLC (14.84%).
Across the lineup, Northern Trust ETFs show an average 1-year return of 17.88% and an average 5-year return of 6.14%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund | 14.84% | 981.83M | Sep 2015 | |
| FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund | 12.14% | 136.17M | Jul 2016 | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund | 12.06% | 110.49M | Jul 2016 | |
| FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic ... | 10.67% | 107.42M | Apr 2013 | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 10.65% | 161.41M | Jul 2019 |
Lowest-Cost Northern Trust ETFs
The top Northern Trust ETFs is TAXS (0.05%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.31%, Northern Trust ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 94.44M | Aug 2025 | |
| Northern Trust Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 144.40M | Aug 2025 | |
| Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | 59.79M | Aug 2025 | |
| FlexShares iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index... | 0.18% | 1.04B | Sep 2011 | |
| FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index... | 0.18% | 2.58B | Sep 2011 |
Highest-Yield Northern Trust ETFs
The top Northern Trust ETFs is HYGV (7.43%).
Across the lineup, Northern Trust ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.08%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored US Bond Index F... | 7.43% | 1.10B | Jul 2018 | |
| FlexShares Credit-Scored U.S. Long Corporate Bond ... | 5.74% | 33.63M | Sep 2015 | |
| FlexShares iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index... | 4.73% | 1.04B | Sep 2011 | |
| FlexShares Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index F... | 4.68% | 734.11M | Nov 2014 | |
| FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index... | 4.56% | 2.58B | Sep 2011 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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