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QDEFvsVYM

FLEXSHARES QUALITY DIVIDEND DEFENSIVE INDEX FUND against Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
QDEF 117VYM 119Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
QDEFVYM
Expense ratio0.060%
Assets$431M$58.1B
Net flow, 1 month
Net flow, 1 year
Return, YTD+12.2%+14.0%
Return, 1 year+16.4%+18.5%
Avg daily volume6K1.1M
Holdings130557
ListedFeb 2, 2024Nov 9, 2006
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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