FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF (IQDE)
IQDE is a passive ETF by Northern Trust tracking the investment results of the Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index. IQDE launched on Apr 12, 2013 and has a 0.47% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33939L8110
33939L811
Apr 12, 2013
Broad Asia (Broad)
1x
Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Defensive Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
IQDE features an expense ratio of 0.47%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF had a return of 4.03% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.17% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF had an annualized return of 2.95%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
IQDE
4.03%
-1.35%
-1.07%
5.17%
3.00%
2.95%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IQDE, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.49% | 2.32% | 1.70% | -0.76% | 5.10% | -1.46% | 2.09% | 3.88% | 1.62% | -4.90% | -1.31% | 4.03% | |
| 2023 | 6.07% | -3.97% | 1.84% | 2.29% | -4.37% | 4.68% | 3.75% | -3.88% | -1.45% | -2.67% | 7.07% | 5.14% | 14.38% |
| 2022 | -0.53% | -3.82% | 0.39% | -5.55% | 1.89% | -9.41% | 2.76% | -4.55% | -8.96% | 3.80% | 12.48% | -1.04% | -13.61% |
| 2021 | 0.33% | 2.12% | 3.02% | 1.86% | 3.28% | -0.44% | -1.04% | 1.38% | -3.84% | 1.68% | -3.90% | 4.13% | 8.52% |
| 2020 | -2.61% | -7.77% | -16.80% | 7.31% | 3.06% | 2.92% | 2.14% | 3.93% | -2.08% | -2.33% | 12.94% | 5.48% | 2.88% |
| 2019 | 7.89% | 0.52% | 0.24% | 0.88% | -4.06% | 4.61% | -2.40% | -1.82% | 2.39% | 2.94% | 0.67% | 4.81% | 17.30% |
| 2018 | 3.88% | -3.06% | -1.49% | -1.11% | -3.57% | -2.23% | 3.39% | -3.49% | 0.79% | -6.95% | 1.31% | -4.22% | -16.00% |
| 2017 | 3.53% | 0.80% | 3.67% | 1.51% | 3.13% | -0.10% | 2.86% | 1.60% | 0.51% | 0.18% | 0.05% | 2.92% | 22.59% |
| 2016 | -2.34% | -0.59% | 8.72% | 1.26% | -1.71% | 1.17% | 4.71% | -1.67% | 1.23% | -2.11% | -3.78% | 2.77% | 7.23% |
| 2015 | -0.78% | 4.05% | -2.58% | 4.70% | -1.91% | -2.94% | 0.29% | -7.21% | -4.64% | 6.96% | -2.36% | -2.74% | -9.64% |
| 2014 | -5.45% | 6.08% | 0.50% | 3.53% | 0.83% | 2.17% | -1.22% | 0.58% | -5.67% | -0.85% | -0.02% | -4.83% | -4.93% |
| 2013 | 4.07% | -2.88% | -3.71% | 4.37% | -2.17% | 8.39% | 2.10% | -0.45% | 0.29% | 9.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of IQDE is 30, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF (IQDE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF provided a 7.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.53 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.53 | $1.15 | $1.02 | $0.94 | $0.70 | $1.11 | $1.06 | $1.15 | $0.80 | $1.04 | $0.98 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 7.55% | 5.51% | 5.28% | 3.98% | 3.10% | 4.84% | 5.15% | 4.51% | 3.67% | 4.95% | 4.02% | 1.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $1.02 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.94 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.70 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $1.11 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $1.06 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.15 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.80 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $1.04 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.98 |
| 2013 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.48 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF was 38.85%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 205 trading sessions.
The current FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF drawdown is 9.05%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.85% | Jan 25, 2018 | 537 | Mar 23, 2020 | 205 | Jan 14, 2021 | 742 |
| -28.31% | Jul 25, 2014 | 365 | Jan 20, 2016 | 398 | Aug 31, 2017 | 763 |
| -28.04% | Jun 16, 2021 | 326 | Sep 30, 2022 | 402 | May 10, 2024 | 728 |
| -11.61% | May 22, 2013 | 12 | Jun 24, 2013 | 46 | Sep 19, 2013 | 58 |
| -9.22% | Sep 27, 2024 | 58 | Dec 18, 2024 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF volatility is 3.25%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.