Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About QLC

What does QLC invest in?

This fund is tailored for investors seeking substantial exposure to large-capitalization American companies, specifically those demonstrating strong attributes of quality, value, and momentum. Its objective is to generally mirror the price appreciation and income generation, before accounting for fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Quality Large Cap Index.

What is the expense ratio of QLC?

Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) charges an expense ratio of 0.26%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is QLC?

Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) manages $1.06B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is QLC actively managed or an index fund?

QLC's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was QLC launched?

Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF (QLC) launched in September 2015 and is managed by FlexShares.

How has QLC performed?

QLC's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.