Northern Trust Asset Management Brings Its FlexShares ETFs Under the Northern Trust Brand

CHICAGO — Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with US$1.6 trillion in assets under management and US$27 billion in exchange traded fund assets as of June 30, 2026, announced that its full ETF lineup now operates as Northern Trust ETFs.

The move brings 27 FlexShares ETFs together with the 12 Northern Trust ETFs introduced over the past year under a single Northern Trust ETFs platform. The unified brand more clearly connects the firm’s ETF lineup to Northern Trust Asset Management's investment capabilities and legacy Northern Trust brand, and creates a more consistent experience for investors and advisors across the firm’s investment solutions.

The transition to the Northern Trust ETFs name does not affect the investment objectives, portfolio management teams, ticker symbols or investment processes of the funds. Investors continue to have access to the same ETF strategies and investment expertise.

“ETFs are an important part of how we deliver Northern Trust Asset Management’s investment expertise to a broad range of investors,” Northern Trust Asset Management President Michael Hunstad, Ph.D. said. “Bringing our full ETF lineup together under the Northern Trust brand marks a significant milestone in the development of our platform, as we grow our ETF offerings through new product innovation and investment solutions centered on evolving client needs.”

“We are focused on developing ETF solutions that meet the needs of investors and advisors today while anticipating the ways they will build portfolios in the future,” Northern Trust Asset Management Global Head of ETFs and Funds Dave Abner said. “Our ETFs are grounded in Northern Trust’s legacy of creating customized solutions for sophisticated investors and our commitment to addressing the portfolio challenges that matter most to them.”

With more than 15 years of experience managing ETFs and $27 billion in ETF assets as of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust Asset Management offers a diversified range of active and passive ETFs across equities, fixed income and real assets.

Additional information about Northern Trust ETFs is available at: etfs.ntam.northerntrust.com

Before investing, carefully read the fund prospectus and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and more complete information about the fund is in the prospectus and a summary prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by visiting etfs.ntam.northerntrust.com. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

An investment in Northern Trust ETFs is subject to numerous risks, including possible loss of principal.

The Northern Trust Core Select Bond ETF, Northern Trust STOXX US ESG Select ETF, Northern Trust STOXX Global ESG Select ETF, Northern Trust ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core ETF, Northern Trust ESG & Climate Investment Grade Corporate Core ETF, Northern Trust ESG & Climate US Large Cap Core ETF, Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate ETF, Northern Trust Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF, Northern Trust High Yield Value-Scored Bond ETF, Northern Trust International Quality Dividend ETF, Northern Trust International Quality Dividend Dynamic ETF, Northern Trust Credit-Scored US Long Corporate Bond ETF, Northern Trust Disciplined Duration MBS ETF, Northern Trust STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure ETF, Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF, Northern Trust Quality Dividend ETF, Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF, Northern Trust US Quality Low Volatility ETF, Northern Trust Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility ETF, Northern Trust Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility ETF, Northern Trust Ultra-Short Income ETF, Northern Trust Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond ETF, Northern Trust iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS ETF, Northern Trust iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS ETF, Northern Trust Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt ETF, Northern Trust Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt ETF, and the Northern Trust Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt ETF in the FlexShares Trust, registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, not affiliated with Northern Trust.
 
The Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, Northern Trust Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, Northern Trust 2030 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF, Northern Trust 2035 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF, Northern Trust 2045 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF, Northern Trust 2055 Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladder ETF, Northern Trust 2030 Inflation-Linked Distributing Ladder ETF, Northern Trust 2035 Inflation-Linked Distributing Ladder ETF, Northern Trust 2045 Inflation-Linked Distributing Ladder ETF, Northern Trust 2055 Inflation-Linked Distributing Ladder ETF, and the Northern Trust US Equity ETF in the Northern Funds Trust, are registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are distributed by Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, not affiliated with Northern Trust.

About Northern Trust Asset Management

Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with US$1.6 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management to craft innovative and efficient solutions that seek to deliver targeted investment outcomes. As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect and transparency.

Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company, The Northern Trust Company (Singapore Branch), and The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited.

About Northern Trust 

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$20.0 trillion, and assets under management of US$2.0 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn. 

Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions.

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