About FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF)

The FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to provide investors with exposure to high-quality international dividend-paying companies. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Index, which is composed of companies from developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. By investing in IQDF, investors gain access to a diversified portfolio of companies that have a track record of paying consistent dividends and have strong financial health.

IQDF has a long-term focus on quality, as it selects companies based on a set of financial metrics and dividend sustainability criteria. The fund's underlying index applies a rigorous screening process to identify companies with stable earnings, low debt levels, and strong cash flows. This emphasis on quality helps to reduce downside risk and potentially generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over time. Moreover, by focusing on international companies, IQDF offers investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolios beyond the U.S. market and potentially benefit from global economic growth.