FlexShares Credit-Scored US Long Corporate Bond Index Fund

FlexShares Credit-Scored US Long Corporate Bond Index Fund is a fixed income exchange-traded fund focused on U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds with long-term maturities. The fund seeks to track a proprietary index that emphasizes issuer quality, value characteristics, and balance-sheet strength while maintaining broad exposure to the U.S. corporate bond market. It uses a passive, representative sampling approach and is designed for investors looking for diversified access to long-duration corporate debt rather than individual bond selection. The portfolio typically includes bonds from major sectors such as financial services, consumer products, technology, utilities, and telecommunications, reflecting the structure of the U.S. corporate credit market. FlexShares Credit-Scored US Long Corporate Bond Index Fund plays a role in fixed income portfolios by offering exposure to long-dated corporate issuers through an index-based strategy centered on credit quality and valuation factors.