(QLV) US Quality Low Volatility - Overview
Etf: Equities, Large-Cap, Mid-Cap, U.S
Dividends
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.68% |
| Yield CAGR 5y | 20.36% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.1% |
| Payout Ratio | - |
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 8.59% |
| Relative Tail Risk | 3.70% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.65 |
| Alpha | 3.03 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 0.599 |
| Beta Downside | 0.590 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 12.05% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 1.24 |
Description: QLV US Quality Low Volatility January 01, 2026
The FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) tracks an index that selects U.S. large- and mid-cap stocks with both high quality scores (e.g., stable earnings, strong balance sheets) and lower absolute price volatility than the broader Northern Trust 1250 Index, while maintaining a float-adjusted market-cap weighting. The fund is required to hold at least 80% of its assets in the constituent securities of that index.
Key metrics as of the most recent quarter: expense ratio 0.35%, a 12-month total return of roughly 8.2% (vs. S&P 500 ≈ 12%), and an average weighted beta of ~0.78, indicating reduced market sensitivity. The portfolio is sector-biased toward consumer staples, health care, and utilities-areas historically less cyclical and more defensive during economic slowdowns. Recent data show the fund’s volatility (standard deviation) is about 13% lower than the S&P 500, aligning with its low-volatility mandate.
For a deeper dive into how QLV fits into a risk-adjusted allocation strategy, consider exploring ValueRay’s analytical tools to compare factor exposures and scenario outcomes.
What is the price of QLV shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.35%, over one month by +2.60%, over three months by +4.16% and over the past year by +12.29%.
Is QLV a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the QLV price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 84.8 | 14.9% |
QLV Fundamental Data Overview February 02, 2026
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 145.3m USD (145.3m + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
EV/FCF = unknown (FCF TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 0.0% (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 145.3m)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0 or missing)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 145.3m / Total Assets none)
Interest Expense / Debt = unknown (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0 * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown (Debt none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = unknown (Net Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = 0.0 (from calculated bookValueOfEquity)
RoA = unknown (Net Income 0.0 / Total Assets none)
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity 0.0)
RoCE = unknown (EBIT 0.0 / Capital Employed )
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, EBIT 0.0)
WACC = 8.12% (E(145.3m)/V(145.3m) * Re(8.12%) + (debt-free company))
Discount Rate = 8.12% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)