Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF (QDIV) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results corresponding to the S&P 500 Quality Dividend High Yield Index, focusing on U.S. equity securities from the S&P 500 Index that rank in the top 200 by both dividend yield and a composite quality score incorporating metrics such as return on equity, accruals ratio, and financial leverage; the fund offers monthly distributions, low expense ratio of 0.20%, and diversified sector exposure led by consumer staples (23.1%), industrials (16.9%), and energy (15.6%). Launched on July 13, 2018, and domiciled in the United States with primary listing on the Cboe BZX Exchange, QDIV is managed by Global X Management Company LLC, a subsidiary of Mirae Asset Global Investments, and targets investors seeking high-quality dividend-paying large-cap U.S. stocks with a weighted average market capitalization of approximately $79 billion. The ETF maintains a portfolio of around 66 holdings, exemplified by top positions including Corning Inc. (2.78%), C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (2.71%), and Johnson & Johnson (2.13%), while exhibiting lower volatility with a beta of 0.72 relative to the S&P 500 and a standard deviation of 12.30%.
In recent developments, Global X ETFs, the issuer of QDIV, surpassed $5 billion in assets under management in Europe as of November 2025, reflecting 218% growth over the prior 12 months and the launch of four new funds in the region, underscoring expanded international operations. The firm continues to innovate its platform, including a December 2025 launch of a Gold Miners ETF and ongoing product expansions amid U.S. economic shifts, though no specific acquisitions, funding rounds, or reorganizations directly impacting QDIV were reported in the last 1-2 years. QDIV itself has sustained seven years of monthly distributions and stable performance, with net assets around $29-32 million and a dividend yield of approximately 3.27%.