Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG

ETF description

This ETF focuses on companies from emerging markets, which are countries with developing economies that are growing and changing rapidly. These markets include regions such as Asia, Latin America, Africa, and parts of Europe. The companies in the ETF operate in various industries, offering a broad view of business activity in these regions.

In addition to selecting companies based on their location, this ETF applies criteria related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This means it includes businesses that meet certain standards for sustainability, ethical practices, and corporate governance. Companies with high carbon emissions, involvement in controversial industries, or poor governance practices may be excluded.

This ETF may appeal to investors looking for exposure to emerging markets while considering sustainability factors.

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 MSCI Emerging Markets Low Carbon SRI Selection Index aims to reflect the performance large and mid‑cap companies across various Emerging Markets countries with high ESG characteristics and low carbon exposures excluding companies involved in tobacco‑related products, relative to their peers.