- ISIN
- US33939L8375
- CUSIP
- 33939L837
- Issuer
- Northern Trust
- Inception Date
- Apr 12, 2013
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
IQDF Performance Chart
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) is up 17.6% since the beginning of the year. IQDF is currently trading at $35 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IQDF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,711.
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Returns By Period
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) has returned 17.56% so far this year and 38.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IQDF has returned 10.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- 3.54%
- YTD
- 17.56%
- 6M
- 18.22%
- 1Y
- 38.83%
- 3Y*
- 23.68%
- 5Y*
- 11.34%
- 10Y*
- 10.43%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
IQDF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 16, 2013, IQDF's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IQDF closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.66% | 4.53% | -6.36% | 6.00% | 3.72% | 2.41% | 17.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.61% | 1.95% | 1.78% | 2.69% | 4.10% | 3.39% | 0.22% | 3.89% | 2.14% | 1.38% | 2.25% | 3.37% | 35.42% |
| 2024 | -0.67% | 2.24% | 1.94% | -0.65% | 5.97% | -0.48% | 1.61% | 2.65% | 2.27% | -4.49% | -1.67% | -1.88% | 6.62% |
| 2023 | 8.92% | -3.78% | 2.34% | 2.87% | -4.77% | 4.49% | 3.54% | -4.43% | -1.37% | -2.47% | 8.19% | 6.21% | 20.10% |
| 2022 | -1.45% | -3.81% | -0.87% | -5.57% | 1.77% | -8.95% | 2.99% | -5.42% | -8.97% | 3.54% | 14.60% | -1.39% | -14.69% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | 3.91% | 3.20% | 2.22% | 3.50% | -1.18% | -0.53% | 0.45% | -3.69% | 2.70% | -4.06% | 4.02% | 10.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.05%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 16, 2013.
- This ETF participated in 91.16% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.05% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.05%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 72.00%
- Downside Capture
- 91.16%
Expense Ratio
IQDF has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IQDF ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| IQDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.37 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.89 | 2.78 | +1.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.86 | 12.44 | +2.42 |
Dividends
Dividend History
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund provided a 2.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.04 | $0.99 | $1.56 | $1.41 | $1.15 | $1.06 | $0.80 | $1.08 | $1.22 | $1.04 | $0.84 | $0.92 |
Dividend yield | 2.97% | 3.27% | 6.72% | 6.06% | 5.59% | 4.13% | 3.31% | 4.46% | 5.78% | 3.89% | 3.75% | 4.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.58 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.99 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $1.56 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $1.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $1.15 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $1.06 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund. 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 Index Fund was 39.83%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -39.83%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 21d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -30.34%Oct 2022 | 1y 3mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 8moJun 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -30.28%Feb 2016 | 1y 6mo | 1y 5mo | 2y 12moJul 2014 - Jul 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.92%Apr 2025 | 21d | 24d | 1mo 15dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2013 correction2013 | -11.45%Jun 2013 | 1mo 3d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 22dMay 2013 - Sep 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IQDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.83% | -56.78% | +16.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.03% | -9.10% | -0.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.92% | -18.90% | +4.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.36% | -25.43% | -3.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.83% | -33.92% | -5.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.31% | -10.71% | +1.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.62% | 2.03% | +0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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