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FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund

60.13 USD
+0.28
0.47%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.47%
5 days
0.75%
1 month
-7.03%
3 months
-11.56%
6 months
-9.03%
Year to date
-9.27%
1 year
6.76%
5 years
88.26%
10 years
143.24%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

50% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 6

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 43 [Q3] → 46 (+3) [Q4]

3% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $300M [Q3] → $308M (+$8.48M) [Q4]

0.94% more ownership

Funds ownership: 127.0% [Q3] → 127.94% (+0.94%) [Q4]

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 9 | Existing positions reduced: 11

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for QLC.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about QLC published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
QLC: A Multi-Factor Fund With Reasonable Valuation And Returns Outpacing The Broader Equity Market
The FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF uses a multi-factor approach focusing on quality, value, and momentum, with significant holdings in tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. Despite strong historical performance, QLC faces near-term challenges from inflation risks and economic growth uncertainties, testing its quality tilt. QLC offers a balanced sector allocation, with a notable overweight in technology and communication services, and a below-average valuation compared to the Russell 1000 index.
QLC: A Multi-Factor Fund With Reasonable Valuation And Returns Outpacing The Broader Equity Market
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/23/2015.
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Is FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Launched on 09/23/2015, the FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/23/2015.
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Is FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Launched on 09/23/2015, the FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/23/2015.
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
QLC: Quality, But Not Really Different
The FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund ETF targets high-quality, large-cap U.S. stocks, emphasizing strong finances, steady earnings, and good leadership. The fund's top holdings, including Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta, dominate over one third of the portfolio, raising concerns about overexposure. Heavy tech sector weighting offers growth potential but risks from market shifts and regulatory changes. Limited international diversification is another drawback.
QLC: Quality, But Not Really Different
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Is FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) debuted on 09/23/2015, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
QLC: High-Quality Portfolio But Unconvincing Performance
QLC has a highly sophisticated large-cap stocks-focused strategy based on the trio of factors: quality, value, and momentum. QLC's portfolio has a robust factor mix, with value and quality characteristics being especially notable. Nevertheless, it failed to demonstrate consistent outperformance in the past, with annualized returns delivered being well short of those of IVV and a few peers.
QLC: High-Quality Portfolio But Unconvincing Performance
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
The FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) was launched on 09/23/2015, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.
Should FlexShares US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) Be on Your Investing Radar?
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