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Red day on Tuesday for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive
(Updated on Jun 23, 2026)
The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF price fell by -0.533% on the last day (Tuesday, 23rd Jun 2026) from $86.29 to $85.83. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.778% from a day low at $85.45 to a day high of $86.11. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -0.85% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the ETF, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the ETF. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -98 thousand shares and in total, 10 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $889.06 thousand.
Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 10.11% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $94.50 and $99.28 at the end of this 3-month period.
QDEF Signals & Forecast
There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the ETF. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $86.86 and $86.79. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -2.79%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day, which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this ETF may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive finds support from accumulated volume at $84.51 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the ETF During the last day, the ETF moved $0.665 between high and low, or 0.778%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.89%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (QDEF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 24th we expect FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund to open at $85.79, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $85.43 and $86.22, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.793 (+/-0.93%) up or down from last closing price. If FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.93% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $86.29 (0.54%) than the support at $84.51 (1.54%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF A Buy?
The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this ETF.
Current score:
-4.463
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 24, 2026 - $85.79 ( 0.0369%).
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QDEF Performance
Trading levels for QDEF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 86.46 | 0.738% |
| R2 | 86.20 | 0.442% |
| R1 | 86.05 | 0.259% |
| Price | 85.83 | |
| S1 | 85.54 | -0.333% |
| S2 | 85.38 | -0.516% |
| S3 | 85.13 | -0.81% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 87.87 | 2.38% |
| R2 | 87.14 | 1.53% |
| R1 | 86.29 | 0.536% |
| Price | 85.83 | |
| S1 | 84.51 | -1.54% |
| S2 | 84.30 | -1.78% |
| S3 | 83.83 | -2.32% |
QDEF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.342 | 0.396% |
| 2 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.201 | 0.255% |
| 3 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.541 | 0.666% |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.318 | 0.400% |
| 5 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.337 | 0.460% |
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