Exposure to stock markets worldwide

The Xtrackers universe includes equity ETFs based on a wide range of indicesletting investors implement a range of market strategies in a transparent, flexible and efficient way. A stock market index tracks the performance of specific stocks in a standardised way and in this way it can be used to calculate market performance.

Xtrackers provides exposure to equity indices worldwide:


Discover all ETFs based on stock market indices.

MSCI World Index

The MSCI Total Return Net World Index aims to reflect the performance of large and mid-cap companies from 23 global Developed Markets (DM). The index is a MSCI Market Cap Index that covers about 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

MSCI World Index represents approximately 88% of the MSCI ACWI Index[1], but it does not offer exposure to emerging markets. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at msci.com.

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on MSCI World Index (USD)

MSCI Emerging Markets

The MSCI Total Return Net Emerging Markets Index aims to reflect the performance of large and mid-cap companies from global Emerging Markets (EM). With 24 countries across five regions, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalisation in each country.

MSCI Emerging Markets partially includes Chinese A-shares and has a weighting of 12 % in the MSCI ACWI Index. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at msci.com

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on MSCI Emerging Markets

FTSE 100 Index

The FTSE 100 Index aims to reflect the performance of British blue chip companies listed in GBP on the London Stock Exchange. The UK index includes the 100 largest and most liquid equity securities, weighted by free-float adjusted market capitalisation.

Compared to the S&P 500 Index, which contains most of the world's greatest growth companies, the FTSE 100 can pay an attractive level of passive income. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at ftse.com

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on FTSE 100 Index

DAX Performance Index

The DAX® Index aims to reflect the performance of German blue chip companies listed in EUR on the FWB Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The German index includes the 40 largest and most liquid equity securities, weighted by free-float adjusted market capitalisation.

The DAX is a so-called performance index, which takes into account not only the share price performance but also all dividends paid out by the index members. The largest component of the DAX Performance Index is capped at 10%. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at dax-indices.com

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on the DAX Performance Index

Euro Stoxx 50® Index

The Euro STOXX 50® Index aims to reflect the performance of Eurozone blue chip companies listed in EUR. The index includes the 50 largest and most liquid equity securities in Eurozone countries, weighted by free-float adjusted market capitalisation. The largest component is capped at 10%.

Euro STOXX 50® gives representation of supersector leaders in the Eurozone. The first three sectors of the index are Consumer Discretionary (20.10%), Financials (16.56%), and Industrials (15.29%.)[2]. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at stoxx.com.

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on Euro Stoxx 50

MSCI EMU Index

The MSCI EMU Index aims to reflect the performance of large and mid-cap companies from the 10 developed countries in the EMU[3] (European Economic and Monetary Union). With 229 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float- adjusted market capitalization of the EMU.

Developed Market countries in the MSCI EMU Index include: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain[4]. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at msci.com

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on the MSCI EMU Index

Stoxx Europe 600

The STOXX® Europe 600 Index aims to reflect the performance of large, mid and small-cap companies from developed European countries. The index includes the 600 largest and most liquid equity securities, weighted by free-float adjusted market capitalisation. The largest component is capped at 20%.

The equity index is not limited to the Eurozone. Due to its broad market exposure, the STOXX Europe 600 index is often quoted as the European equivalent of the US focused S&P 500 index. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at stoxx.com

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on Stoxx Europe 600

S&P Europe ex-UK

The S&P Europe Ex-UK LargeMidCap (EUR) Index‎ aims to reflect the performance of large and mid-cap constituents of the European markets, excluding the UK. The index tracks equity securities of the S&P Europe BMI[5] and covers approximately 85% of the free-float adjusted market capitalisation.

The S&P Europe es-UK is reviewed on an annual basis with a potential stock added in March, June, September and December. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at us.spindices.com

Xtrackers Core ETF based on the S&P Europe ex-UK

MSCI USA Index

The MSCI Total Return Net USA Index aims to reflect the performance of large and mid-cap companies listed in America. The market cap weighted equity index covers approximately 85% of the free-float adjusted market capitalisation in the US and is reviewed on a quarterly basis.

MSCI USA indices are also provided with a currency hedged strategy. Hedged indices involve hedging currency risk, but not the underlying constituent risk. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at msci.com

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on MSCI USA

Nikkei 225

The Nikkei 225 (also known as Nikkei Stock Average Index) aims to reflect the performance of the Japanese blue chip companies listed in the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The equity index is weighted by free-float adjusted market capitalisation, subject to constraints.

The Nikkei tracks the 225 largest and most liquid stocks, while maintaining sector balances. Sectors represented in the index include technology, financials, consumer goods, materials, capital goods, transportation, and utilities. Additional information on the index, selection and weighting methodology is available at indexes.nikkei.co.jp

Xtrackers Core ETFs based on the Nikkei 225 Index

In addition to Equity ETFs, Xtrackers also offers a wide range of investment opportunities with Fixed Income ETFs.

1. Der MSCI ACWI beinhaltet neben den 23 developed Markets auch die 24 Unternehmenswerte des MSCI Emerging Markets Index

2. As of March 2023

3. The European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) refers to all of the countries that have adopted a free trade and monetary agreement in the Eurozone.

4. As of January 2023

5. The S&P Europe BMI offers a comprehensive benchmark to investors and can be segmented by country/region, size (large, mid, small), GICS® (sector/industry), and style (value/growth).

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