Who Owns QDEF?
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$85.19
+0.85 (+1.01%)
Market Cap
$535.5M
Shares Outstanding
5,803,232
Institutional Holders
85
Total Inst. Value
$293.8M
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+25
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
21
Closed Positions
8
Increased
21
Decreased
25
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHERN TRUST CORP | $226.1M | 3,235,442 |
| 2 | RVW Wealth, LLC | $6.2M | 88,014 |
| 3 | Sloy Dahl & Holst, LLC | $4.6M | 66,360 |
| 4 | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $3.6M | 51,343 |
| 5 | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO | $2.9M | 41,175 |
| 6 | Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services IncNew | $2.7M | 38,732 |
| 7 | MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | $2.5M | 35,588 |
| 8 | MORGAN STANLEY | $2.3M | 32,676 |
| 9 | Red Tortoise LLCNew | $2.0M | 28,299 |
| 10 | Cetera Investment Advisers | $2.0M | 28,197 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sloy Dahl & Holst, LLC | +2K | $4.6M |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | +1K | $3.6M |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO | +7K | $2.9M |
| Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services IncNew | +39K | $2.7M |
| MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | +2K | $2.5M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP | -53K | $226.1M |
| White Knight Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC | -4K | $304K |
| JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLP | -4K | $319 |
| THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS | -4K | $244 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | -3K | $2.3M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold QDEF?
As of Q1 2025, 85 institutional investors report holding QDEF (FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most QDEF?
The largest institutional holder of QDEF is NORTHERN TRUST CORP with $226.1M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling QDEF?
This quarter, 21 institutions opened new positions in QDEF and 8 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.