FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE)
| Assets | $14.54M |
| NAV | $24.24 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| PE Ratio | 23.96 |
| Shares Out | 600,000 |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| 1-Year Return | -12.49% |
| Volume | 4,822 |
| Open | 24.28 |
| Previous Close | 23.89 |
| Day's Range | 24.08 - 24.23 |
| 52-Week Low | 23.44 |
| 52-Week High | 28.03 |
| Beta | 0.58 |
| Holdings | 184 |
| Inception Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
About QLVE
The FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index.
Top 10 Holdings
26.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD COMMON | 2330.TW | 5.78% |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD COMMON STOCK KRW 100 | 005930.KS | 2.98% |
| TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD COMMON STOCK | 700.HK | 2.77% |
| MSCI EMGMKT EQUITY INDEX 17/JUN/2022 MESM2 INDEX | N/A | 2.77% |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD COMMON STOCK INR 1 | TCS.NS | 2.52% |
| Alibaba Group Holding | BABA | 2.48% |
| BANK OF CHINA LTD COMMON STOCK HKD 1 | 3988.HK | 2.07% |
| INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LTD COMMON | 1398.HK | 1.98% |
| CASH | N/A | 1.88% |
| QATAR NATIONAL BANK QPSC COMMON STOCK QAR 1 | QNBK.QA | 1.74% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.24744 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | $0.242 | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $0.18363 | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.0273 | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Sep 18, 2020 | $0.2373 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.1693 | Jun 25, 2020 |
News
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