FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds
Financial ServicesIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds operates as the ETF arm sponsored and managed by Northern Trust, leveraging its expertise in asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company focuses on delivering investment solutions that address fundamental investor needs such as growing assets, managing risk, providing liquidity, and generating income, all within the structure of traditional ETFs noted for transparency, liquidity, and cost efficiency. Its approach, described as flexible indexing, spans from concept and design through ongoing fund management, aiming to offer index-based solutions that align with long-term investor goals. The firm serves investors seeking diversified, ETF-based exposure and has pursued partnerships and product launches to expand its benchmarks and offerings, including collaborations with index providers and the introduction of new quality and ESG-focused funds. Recent developments include efforts to develop benchmarks for QVFD and QDFD in collaboration with STOXX, and the launch of a Quality Low Volatility suite of three funds in early 2026, signaling ongoing expansion of its index-based framework and product lineup.