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Download prospectus information and statements of additional information (SAI) for FlexShares ETFs by clicking on the corresponding links below. All of the documents on this page are in PDF files. To view PDF files you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer if it is not currently installed.
FlexShares ETFs
| Fund | Summary Prospectus |
Prospectus | SAI | XBRL Archive | XBRL Supplemental |
| Equity | |||||
| FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | N/A | N/A |
| FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | N/A | N/A |
| FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | N/A | N/A |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| Fixed Income | |||||
| FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration U.S. TIPS Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration U.S. TIPS Index Fund | 3/1/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
| FlexShares Ready Access Variable Income Fund | 3/1/2013 | 3/1/2013 | 3/1/2013 | 3/19/2013 | N/A |
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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.
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