IQDF
FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund
📎 Investment Objective
The FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) seeks to track the performance of the Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index, which is designed to provide exposure to high-quality, dividend-paying international companies.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) seeks to track the performance of the Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index, which is designed to provide exposure to high-quality, dividend-paying international companies.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The fund invests in a portfolio of international stocks that are selected based on factors such as profitability, management expertise, and cash flow. The goal is to provide investors with exposure to high-quality international companies that have the potential for sustainable dividend payments.
✨ Key Features
- Focuses on international dividend-paying stocks with strong fundamentals
- Diversified across developed international markets outside the U.S.
- Employs a quality-based approach to stock selection
- Relatively low expense ratio compared to similar international dividend funds
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Exposure to international markets, which may be subject to greater volatility and political/economic risks than the U.S.
- Concentration in dividend-paying stocks, which may underperform the broader market during certain periods
- Potential for currency fluctuations to impact returns
- Liquidity risk due to the fund's relatively small asset size
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to high-quality international dividend-paying stocks as part of a diversified portfolio. It could be particularly appealing to those with a long-term investment horizon and a moderate risk tolerance.
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