QDEF Dividend Calculator
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (QDEF) currently yields 1.60% and paid $1.40 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$87.55
Dividend Yield
1.60%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.40
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+5.1%
Raise Streak
1 yr
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from QDEF
Portfolio Value
$94,403
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$141
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — QDEF
Projected Income from QDEF
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $256 | $21 | 185.7 | $16,256 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $371 | $31 | 255.9 | $23,208 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $495 | $41 | 325.1 | $30,531 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $630 | $52 | 393.2 | $38,251 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $775 | $65 | 460.5 | $46,391 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $931 | $78 | 526.9 | $54,979 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,101 | $92 | 592.6 | $64,042 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,283 | $107 | 657.7 | $73,612 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $1,481 | $123 | 722.2 | $83,720 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $1,694 | $141 | 786.3 | $94,403 |
QDEF Dividend Per Share by Year
QDEF Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-25 | $0.34 |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-26 | $0.20 |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-26 | $0.54 |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-25 | $0.32 |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-26 | $0.34 |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-27 | $0.21 |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | $0.45 |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-26 | $0.33 |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-27 | $0.34 |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-21 | $0.18 |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-21 | $0.46 |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-21 | $0.27 |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-23 | $0.38 |
| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-23 | $0.19 |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-22 | $0.39 |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-22 | $0.32 |
| 2022-06-17 | 2022-06-24 | $0.32 |
| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-24 | $0.21 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-23 | $0.36 |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-23 | $0.26 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-24 | $0.27 |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-25 | $0.20 |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-24 | $0.35 |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-09-24 | $0.27 |
QDEF Dividend FAQ
How much does QDEF pay in dividends per share?
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund paid $1.40 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does QDEF pay dividends?
QDEF pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is QDEF's dividend yield?
At the last close of $87.55, QDEF yields approximately 1.60% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is QDEF's dividend growth rate?
QDEF's dividend per share has compounded at 5.1% per year over the last 5 years (2.8% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much QDEF do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.40 per share per year, roughly 856 shares — about $74,946.22 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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