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FlexShares Name Change

Introducing Northern Trust ETFs

In 2026, FlexShares will be renamed Northern Trust ETFs. For current investors in FlexShares ETFs, the rebranding will not affect your funds, investment process, or portfolio managers. They are the same funds with a new name.

NORTHERN TRUST ETFs

Built From Investor Insights

ETFs build on a legacy of deep insight into investor needs – many of the largest institutions and some of the wealthiest individuals in the U.S. – and designed to help meet varying investment goals.

Northern Trust Distributing Ladder Suites

Cash Flow Reimagined

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Optimize cash flow and create a more precise spend-down strategy than traditional bond ladder portfolios. Income paid monthly and principal returned annually for the life of the ETF.

Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond Suite

Tax-Exempt Income at 5 BPS*

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Access monthly tax-exempt income from a suite of investment grade municipal bond ETFs – short-, intermediate-, all maturities. *5 BPS refers to both net and gross expense ratio.

    Northern Trust Distributing Ladder Suites

    Investing is uncertain but managing cash flow doesn't have to be. That's why we created two suites of affordable distributing ladder ETFs, designed to meet cash flow needs for up to 30 years.

     

    *18 BPS and 10 BPS refers to both net and gross expense ratios. 18 BPS refers to fees for the Tax-Exempt Suite and 10 BPS for fees related to the Inflation-Linked Suite. Interest on municipals is exempt from federal income tax but may be subject to state and local tax. This information is general in nature and should not be construed as tax advice.

    Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Distributing Ladders
    (Seeks Tax-Exempt Income)    		Northern Trust Inflation-Linked Distsributing Ladders 
    (Seeks Inflation Protection)
    Low Fees: 18 BPS*Low Fees: 10 BPS*

    Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond Suite

    Tax-Exempt Income with low fees. Three investment grade municipal bond ETFs –  short-, intermediate-, and all maturities – designed to help investors balance their unique income needs and risk preferences.

    Northern Trust Tax-Exempt Bond ETFs
    (Seeks Tax-Exempt Income)
    TAXS (1-5 years)
    TAXI (1-15 years)
    TAXT (All Maturities)
    Low Fees: 5 BPS*

    *5 BPS refers to both net and gross expense ratios.

    Investor Education

    Fund Information Downloads

    Before investing, carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information are in the prospectus and a summary prospectus, copies of which may be obtained on this website. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest. 

    The FlexShares ETFs, 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 ETFs, 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.  FlexShares ETFs, and Northern Trust ETFs, (the “Funds”), are managed by Northern Trust. 

    All investments are subject to numerous risks, including possible loss of principal. Fund returns may not match the return of the respective indexes. The Funds are subject to the following principal risks: alternative minimum tax; asset class; authorized participant; calculation methodology; cash transactions risk; commodity; concentration; counterparty; credit (default); currency; debt extension; derivatives; dividend; emerging markets; Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG); equity securities; financial sector; fluctuation of yield and principal payment risk; foreign securities; fund termination risk; geographic; high portfolio turnover; income; index; industry concentration; inflation; infrastructure-related companies; interest rate; issuer; liquidity; large cap; management; market; market trading; mid cap stock; MLP; momentum; municipal investment risk; municipal market volatility risk; municipal tax liability risk; natural resources; new funds; non-diversification; passive investment; privatization; prepayment (or call); return of capital/distribution; sampling; securities lending; small fund; small cap stock; tracking error; valuation; value investing; and volatility risk. A full description of risks is in the prospectus. 

    Individual investors should contact their financial advisor or broker dealer representative for more information on the Funds.

    Investment Products and Services are:
    NOT FDIC INSURED, MAY LOSE VALUE, NO BANK GUARANTEE

    All registered investment companies are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders at year-end regardless of performance. Trading ETFs 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.

    Foreside Fund Services, LLC