NYSEARCA:QDEF

Flexshares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF Forecast

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$88.07
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At Close: Jun 03, 2026
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FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF downgraded to Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 03, 2026)

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Buy or Hold candidate since Apr 30, 2026 Gain 3.33%

The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF price fell by -0.250% on the last day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026) from $88.29 to $88.07. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.102% from a day low at $88.07 to a day high of $88.16. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.66% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 23 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 26 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $2.29 million.

The ETF lies in the upper part of a narrow and strong rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $88.43 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 10.66% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $93.22 and $97.85 at the end of this 3-month period.

QDEF Signals & Forecast

There are mixed signals in the ETF today. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.250%. 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 rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the ETF should be followed more closely. The FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $87.92 and $85.92. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF

FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive finds support from accumulated volume at $83.83 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 with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.0900 between high and low, or 0.102%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.417%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $85.68 (-2.72%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)

Trading Expectations (QDEF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund to open at $88.10, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $87.81 and $88.33, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.516 (+/-0.59%) 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 0.59% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $88.29 (0.25%) than the support at $83.83 (4.81%), 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?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.

Current score: 1.957 Buy Candidate Downgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $88.10 ( 0.0341%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 88.19 0.136%
R2 88.16 0.0972%
R1 88.13 0.0731%
Price 88.07
S1 88.07 -0.0050%
S2 88.04 -0.0291%
S3 88.01 -0.0681%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 0 -
R2 0 -
R1 88.29 0.251%
Price 88.07
S1 83.83 -4.81%
S2 82.72 -6.07%
S3 80.72 -8.35%

QDEF Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Mar 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 $0.201 0.255%
2 Dec 19, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Dec 26, 2025 $0.541 0.666%
3 Sep 19, 2025 Sep 19, 2025 Sep 25, 2025 $0.318 0.400%
4 Jun 20, 2025 Jun 20, 2025 Jun 26, 2025 $0.337 0.460%
5 Jan 24, 2025 Mar 21, 2025 Mar 27, 2025 $0.212 0.302%

FAQ

What is the symbol for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund is QDEF and it is traded on the NYSEARCA (NYSE Arca).

Should I buy or sell FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive ETF to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.

How to buy FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF?
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What's the current price of FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF?
As of the end of day on the Jun 03, 2026, the price of an FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) share was $88.07.

What is the 52-week high and low for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF?
The 52-week high for FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF is $88.34 and the 52-week low is $71.65.

What is the market capitalization of FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund ETF?
As of the Jun 03, 2026, the market capitalization of FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund is 531.361M.
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ABOUT FLEXSHARES QUALITY DIVIDEND DEFENSIVE INDEX FUND
The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, possess greater financial strength and stability characteristics relative to the Northern Trust 1250 Index, a float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted index of U.S. domiciled large- and mid-capitalization companies. The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the secur...
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