About FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE)

The FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLVE) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that focuses on emerging markets and aims to provide investors with exposure to high-quality stocks while minimizing volatility. The fund tracks the performance of the Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index, which is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies with high-quality characteristics and low volatility from emerging market countries.

Investing in emerging markets can be challenging due to the inherent volatility and risks associated with these markets. However, the QLVE ETF seeks to mitigate these risks by selecting stocks with high-quality characteristics, such as strong balance sheets, stable earnings, and efficient operations. These factors can help to reduce the potential downside risk and enhance long-term returns for investors.