ATLASFlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF): outlook, holdings and fees
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Northern Trust. The expense ratio is 0.49% and the yield is 3.36%. The ten largest holdings are 21% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IQDF
| Last price | $34.01 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $33.39 – $34.99 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 3.36% · quarterly |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
IQDF fund facts
| Issuer | Northern Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $1.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 50% |
| Inception | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, provide exposure to a high-quality income-oriented universe of long-only international securities issued by non-U.S.- based companies. The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the index.
IQDF top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 5.10% |
| Advantest Corp. 6857 | Technology | 2.65% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 2.74% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 2.15% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S Class B 0QIU | – | 1.60% |
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 1.44% |
| BHP Group Ltd BHP | Basic Materials | 1.42% |
| BNP Paribas SA BNP | Financial Services | 1.39% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 1.46% |
| Intesa Sanpaolo SpA ISP | Financial Services | 1.35% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IQDF sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.9% |
| Technology | 20.2% |
| Industrials | 11.4% |
| Basic Materials | 8.3% |
| Energy | 7.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.4% |
| Healthcare | 5.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.9% |
| Communication Services | 3.6% |
| Utilities | 3.3% |
| Real Estate | 2.5% |
By region: Europe Developed 29.1%, Asia Developed 20.1%, Japan 13.9%, Asia Emerging 12.3%, United Kingdom 8.3%.
IQDF returns and risk
| Year to date | +16.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +27.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +23.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.52 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IQDF: frequently asked questions
What does IQDF invest in?
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (5.1%), Advantest Corp. (2.6%), MediaTek Inc (2.7%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (2.2%), Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (1.6%).
What is the IQDF expense ratio?
0.49% a year: about $49.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IQDF dividend yield?
3.36%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IQDF go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $33.39 to $34.99 from $34.01 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IQDF performed?
Year to date +16.6%, one year +27.7%, three years +23.9% a year, five years +11.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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