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What sets FlexShares apart from other ETFs?
Most ETFs are simply designed to track indexes. FlexShares are passively managed against customized indexes designed to address the investment objectives that matter to investors across the framework of their portfolios – capital appreciation, risk management, income generation, and liquidity.
What firm sponsors FlexShares ETFs?
FlexShares investment strategies are sponsored and managed by Northern Trust, one of the world’s leading asset managers with US$704 billion in assets under management (as of June 30, 2012).
- 4th-Largest U.S. Equity Index Manager, U.S. Institutional Tax-Exempt Assets
Pensions & Investments May 2012 Largest Money Managers Rankings, out of 48 ranked, May 2012. - 4th-Largest U.S. Fixed Income Index Manager, U.S. Institutional Tax-Exempt Assets
Pensions & Investments May 2012 Largest Money Managers Rankings, out of 45 ranked, May 2012. - 3rd Largest International Index Manager, U.S. Institutional Tax-Exempt Assets
Pensions & Investments May 2012 Largest Money Managers Rankings, out of 25 ranked, May 2012. - 4th Largest Manager of Outsourced Assets, Northern Trust Global Advisors, Pensions & Investments, out of 36 ranked, May 2012.
Rankings are not indicative of future performance. No fees were paid to participate in the above rankings. Not representative of FlexShares ETFs.
What are the costs of investing in FlexShares?
Operating expense ratios vary by fund. Click on the FlexShares ETF tab for information on each Fund's respective expenses and other facts.
Ask your financial professional for the most recent performance details on the FlexShares ETFs best suited to your investment objectives. Remember, when purchasing or selling any ETF, brokerage commissions will apply.
How do I invest in FlexShares?
FlexShares can be purchased or sold on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Arca trading platform through your financial advisor, or through the broker of your choice.
How can I find out if FlexShares are right for my portfolio?
Your financial professional can help you determine how FlexShares can help you pursue your investment objectives.
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Carefully consider the FlexShares Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-855-353-9383 (1-855 FlexETF) or by downloading a Prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing; investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Investment Products and Services are:
An investment in FlexShares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. Fund returns may not match the return of its respective index. The Funds may invest in emerging and foreign markets, derivatives and concentrated sectors. In addition, the Funds may be subject to asset class risk, small cap stock risk, value investing risk, non-diversification risk, fluctuation of yield, income risk, interest rate/maturity risk, currency risk, passive investment risk, inflation protected security risk, market risk and manager risk. For a complete description of risks associated with each Fund, please refer to the prospectus.
Shares of FlexShares may be sold throughout the day on the exchange through any brokerage account. However, shares may only be redeemed directly from the Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large creation/redemption units. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained.
All registered investment companies, including FlexShares, are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders at year-end regardless of performance. Trading FlexShares Funds will also generate tax consequences and transaction expenses. The information provided is not intended to be tax advice. Tax consequences of dividend distributions may vary by individual taxpayer.
The FlexShares Funds, registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Funds”) are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC , not affiliated with Northern Trust.
© Northern Trust 2013