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FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: QLVE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 9.73% | Avg. Invested days 65 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.68 | 52 Weeks Range 23.23 - 27.59 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 23.23 - 27.59 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund
ETF Overview
Overview
The FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index. It focuses on emerging market equities with quality and low volatility characteristics.
Reputation and Reliability
Northern Trust is a well-established and reputable asset manager with a long history in the financial services industry.
Management Expertise
Northern Trust has a dedicated team of investment professionals with expertise in quantitative investing and emerging markets.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the performance of the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index, which selects companies based on quality and low volatility factors.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The fund tracks a specific index, the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks from emerging markets, selected based on quality and low volatility criteria.
Market Position
Market Share: QLVE has a moderate market share within the emerging markets low volatility ETF segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 214311399
Competitors
Key Competitors
- EEMV
- XSOE
- DEM
Competitive Landscape
The emerging markets low volatility ETF space is competitive, with several established players. QLVE aims to differentiate itself through its specific quality and low volatility weighting scheme. Advantages include a focus on high-quality, stable companies, while disadvantages may include potential underperformance during periods of high-growth, high-risk market rallies.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies depending on market conditions; review fund factsheet for detailed return data.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance should be compared against the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index to assess tracking accuracy.
Expense Ratio: 0.32
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
QLVE's average trading volume is moderate, which can influence the ease of buying or selling shares.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread for QLVE is usually tight, but can widen during periods of high market volatility.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Emerging market economic growth, interest rate policies, and global trade dynamics influence QLVE's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth trends are influenced by investor demand for lower volatility emerging market exposure. Changes to holdings are dictated by the index methodology.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
QLVE benefits from Northern Trust's established reputation. Its unique index methodology, which integrates both quality and low volatility factors, differentiates it from some competitors. The fund targets investors seeking a smoother ride in emerging markets. By focusing on quality, the fund aims to avoid companies with weaker fundamentals. This blend seeks to mitigate downside risk during market downturns.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility can be lower compared to broader emerging market ETFs, due to its low volatility mandate.
Market Risk
Emerging market equities are subject to risks related to currency fluctuations, political instability, and economic downturns.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
QLVE is suited for investors seeking exposure to emerging markets with a focus on lower volatility and higher quality companies.
Market Risk
QLVE is suitable for long-term investors seeking diversification in emerging markets with a focus on risk management.
Summary
The FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) provides exposure to emerging market equities selected for their quality and low volatility characteristics. It aims to deliver smoother returns than broader emerging market ETFs by focusing on financially sound and stable companies. The fund can be suitable for long-term investors seeking diversification and risk mitigation within their emerging market allocation. Investors should consider QLVE's expense ratio and liquidity when making investment decisions. Its performance depends on various factors in emerging market economies.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- FlexShares website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Northern Trust Asset Management
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund
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The underlying index is designed to construct a high-quality universe of companies, that in aggregate, possess lower overall absolute volatility characteristics relative to an eligible emerging market universe (the "Eligible Universe"). Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the underlying index.
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