Xtrackers Nikkei 225

ETF description

This ETF aims to track the performance of the Nikkei 225, an index that represents 225 of the largest publicly traded companies in Japan. The index includes companies from a variety of industries, such as technology, consumer goods, and manufacturing, providing broad exposure to the Japanese economy.

This ETF may appeal to investors looking to diversify their portfolios by adding exposure to the Japanese stock market. It could suit those who believe in the growth potential of Japan’s economy and are interested in investing in well‑established companies across different sectors.

Issuer details

Xtrackers is a large and established provider of high quality ETFs and exchange traded commodities (ETCs). It is the ETF and ETC segment of the German asset manager DWS.

Xtrackers ETFs are listed on eleven stock exchanges globally and have over £169.53bn (as at June 2024) in assets under management, making Xtrackers one of the largest providers of ETFs and ETCs by AUM.

Index details

The Nikkei 225 index offers investors broad exposure to 225 of the largest and most influential companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. As a price‑weighted index, it reflects the performance of Japan’s top stocks across diverse sectors, providing a comprehensive view of the Japanese equity market.