FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund (NYSEArca: QDF)
AUM: $295.8 million
YTD: Up 29%
Comment: QDF is just a few weeks shy of its first anniversary and it is safe to say the ETF is off to a banner start. Coming to market in the midst of what seem believe is the gilded era for dividend stocks and ETFs probably helps. QDF’s holdings are not just weighted by expected dividends, but also by profitability, solid management, and reliable cash flow. Up 29% this year, QDF has outpaced the three largest U.S. dividend ETFs by noticeable margins.