Is FlexShares International Quality Dividend ETF (IQDF) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the FlexShares International Quality Dividend ETF (IQDF) debuted on 04/12/2013, and offers broad exposure to the World ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2025

IQDF: Recent Dividends Are Impressive But Not Enough

FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund ETF offers a high 6.22% yield and strong dividend growth, benefiting from financial sector exposure. IQDF's total returns lag peers like VYMI, and its relatively high management fee may increase after March 2026, impacting future performance. The ETF maintains diversified holdings across developed and emerging markets, with Japan and China as top country allocations.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2025

5 Quality ETFs Topping S&P 500 Past Month

These quality ETFs beat the S&P 500 in the tariff-torn past month.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2025

3 High-Quality ETFs & Stocks Prescribed Ahead of Health Day

Ahead of World Health Day on Apr 7, 2024, we prescribe 3 high-quality ETFs and stocks that may offer you solid gains in the current tumultuous market conditions.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 5, 2024

3 ETFs Worthy of Consideration for International Dividends

Fixed income investors looking beyond safe haven U.S. government Treasury notes for more yield may want to try options overseas. FlexShares has three funds investors may want to consider.

ETF Trends • Apr 11, 2022

Looking Abroad to Boost the Yield in Equities

Allocating to international dividend ETFs is one way that investors are boosting the yield in equities. FlexShares offers three international income-generating strategies: the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (IQDE), the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund (IQDY), and the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF).

ETF Trends • Feb 14, 2022

As Pressure in U.S. Mounts, Consider Diversifying With International ETFs

U.S. markets have been outperforming, but with a rising interest rate outlook and the previously leading technology stocks taking a step back, international markets and related exchange traded funds could begin to shine. For instance, BNP Paribas Asset Management is repositioning to benefit from a shift in stocks outside the U.S. tech sector, allocating more [.

ETF Trends • Jan 6, 2022

3 Ways to Get Quality on International Dividends

Getting quality dividend exposure is a must in today's market where rising inflation and the pandemic are making the international market landscape a tricky place to navigate. Fortunately, FlexShares offers three ETFs that focus on quality while also giving investors fixed income via international diversification.

ETF Trends • Dec 23, 2021

4 ETFs Investors Can Use to Score Maximum Growth Opportunities

Value blasted out the gates in 2021, but growth came back and now holds a slight lead when looking at the S&P 500. FlexShares utilizes a growth model investors can look to for a long-term strategy.

ETF Trends • Aug 19, 2021

Reach for More Yield Overseas with This International Dividend ETF

Fixed income investors reaching for more yield in this low-rate environment may want to take a trip overseas with the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF). The fund is one of the many dividend ETFs that FlexShares offers and one of the variants of the firm's popular international dividend funds.

ETF Trends • Aug 9, 2021