FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE)
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FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) has a last stored price of $34.13, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. It has a 0.19% expense ratio and $15M in assets under management.
Holdings and weights below are as of Mar 15, 2026. In the stored portfolio snapshot, the largest listed holding is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (2330.TW) at 14.10%, and the largest sector allocation is Technology at 27.1%.
FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
ETF Overview
Risk Metrics
- Beta: 0.66
Expense Ratio
What does QLVE hold?
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (2330.TW) | 14.10% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) | 5.36% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) | 3.55% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR (BABA) | 2.67% |
| SK Hynix Inc (000660.KS) | 2.58% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd (HDFCBANK.NS) | 1.76% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS.NS) | 1.26% |
| Bank Of China Ltd Class H (03988) | 1.03% |
| Public Bank Bhd (1295.KL) | 1.02% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd (500696) | 1.01% |
This fund data is more than 45 days old; verify current holdings with the issuer.
How Is the Fund Allocated?
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27.1% |
| Financial Services | 18.6% |
| Communication Services | 12.8% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 7.0% |
| Healthcare | 6.9% |
| Utilities | 5.8% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Industrials | 4.5% |
| Basic Materials | 3.2% |
| Real Estate | 0.0% |
| Cash & Others | 0.0% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 20.4% |
| India | 18.6% |
| China | 15.0% |
| South Korea | 12.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | 5.2% |
| Brazil | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 3.2% |
| Philippines | 2.8% |
| Qatar | 2.3% |
Dividend Yield
- ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) — 0.75% expense ratio
- Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) — 0.18% expense ratio
- State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) — 0.16% expense ratio
- State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) — 0.08% expense ratio
- State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) — 0.08% expense ratio
- WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund (DVEM) — 0.32% expense ratio
- Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) — 0.59% expense ratio
- iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) — 0.32% expense ratio
- FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund (ESG) (Equity) — 0.33% expense ratio
- FlexShares ESG & Climate High Yield Corporate Core Index Fund (FEHY) (Equity) — 0.23% expense ratio
- Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (TAXS) (Fixed Income) — 0.05% expense ratio
- Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing Ladder ETF (TIPB) (Fixed Income) — 0.10% expense ratio
- Northern Trust 2045 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF (MUNC) (Fixed Income) — 0.18% expense ratio
Questions & Answers
What is QLVE and what does it track?
The FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by FlexShares.
It aims to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index.
What is the expense ratio for QLVE?
The expense ratio for QLVE is 0.19%. This means that for every $10,000 invested in the fund, $19 is used to cover the fund's operating expenses annually.
While there isn't a single definitive "category average" for emerging market low volatility ETFs, the expense ratio is generally considered competitive compared to other specialized emerging market ETFs.
What are the top holdings in QLVE?
As of 2026-03-15, the top holdings in QLVE are: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (2330.TW) at 14.10%, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) at 5.36%, Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) at 3.55%, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR (BABA) at 2.67%, and SK…
Hynix Inc (000660.KS) at 2.58%.
Is QLVE a good long-term investment?
Whether QLVE is a suitable long-term investment depends on an individual investor's specific financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon. QLVE offers exposure to emerging market equities with a focus on quality and low volatility.
Its 0.19% expense ratio is relatively competitive.
How does QLVE compare to similar ETFs?
QLVE differentiates itself through its focus on quality and low volatility within the emerging markets equity space. Compared to broad emerging market ETFs, QLVE may exhibit lower volatility but potentially also lower returns during strong bull markets.
Its expense ratio of 0.19% is competitive with other specialized emerging market ETFs.
Does QLVE pay dividends?
As of 2026-03-15, QLVE's dividend yield is 0.00%. This indicates that the fund is not currently distributing any dividends to its shareholders.
While the underlying companies in the fund's portfolio may pay dividends, these dividends may be reinvested within the fund or offset by fund expenses. Investors seeking current income may want to consider other ETFs with a higher dividend yield. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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