DWS is expanding its range of thematic equity ETFs and, with the Xtrackers Electrification Technologies & Smart Grid UCITS ETF, is offering a new investment solution focused on the growing trend toward electrification and related technologies. The ETF tracks the performance of the Nasdaq Global Electrification Technologies and Smart Grid Index and invests in companies that provide technologies for the generation, storage, and transmission of electricity. The ETF was listed on the Deutsche Börse since April 22 and on the London Stock Exchange on April 24.

Electrification is considered one of the key structural trends of the coming decades. The trend is currently gaining additional momentum: Global electricity demand is growing at a rate not seen in years - driven, among other factors, by electromobility, industrial transformation, and the growing demand for computing power and digital infrastructure. In this environment, the focus is particularly on technologies that help generate electricity, modernize power grids, distribute energy efficiently, and reliably manage growing electricity demand.

The ETF covers the entire electrification value chain and comprises four key segments: grid technology, computing and power hardware, power generation and transmission, and energy applications. The ETF is based on a patent-driven approach developed by index provider Nasdaq. This approach is intended to identify companies that stand out through innovative technologies in these areas. Investors thus gain diversified exposure to global companies that can benefit from this long-term growth trend.

“Electrification is a long-term global trend. A wide range of new technologies is addressing the steadily increasing demand for electricity,” says Michael Mohr, Global Head of Xtrackers Products at DWS. “With the new ETF, we offer investors broadly diversified exposure to the companies driving this trend.”

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• The value of ETF shares may be negatively impacted by legal, economic, or political changes, market volatility, and/or fluctuations in the assets of the sub-fund and/or the underlying index.
• The value of ETF shares may fall below the purchase price at any time, leading to losses. Currency fluctuations may also adversely affect value.
• ETFs are not capital-protected. Share values may fall as well as rise. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
• There is no guarantee that a specific redemption amount will be paid at maturity. Redemption values may fall below the original investment. Investors must be prepared to bear losses up to the total investment amount.

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