(QLV) FlexShares US Quality Low - Ratings and Ratios

The FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (NYSE ARCA: QLV) is designed to track an index that selects companies with lower absolute volatility compared to the Northern Trust 1250 Index, which represents large- and mid-cap U.S. equities weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its assets in the underlying indexs securities, focusing on stocks that exhibit stability and reduced market swings.

Based on the provided data, the funds technical indicators suggest a neutral to slightly bearish short-term outlook. The last price of $66.40 is below the 20-day SMA of $67.00, indicating recent downward pressure. However, the 50-day SMA of $66.25 and 200-day SMA of $64.75 suggest the fund remains in an upward trend over the longer term. The ATR of 0.47 reflects low volatility, consistent with the funds strategy. Over the next three months, if market conditions remain stable, QLV is likely to trade within a narrow range, potentially testing resistance near $67.50 and support around $65.50. The modest AUM of $139.95M and average daily volume of 4,587 shares may limit liquidity but are sufficient for small to moderate investor activity.