Xtrackers MSCI Next Generation Internet Innovation

ETF description

This ETF invests in companies that are involved in the development of next‑generation internet technologies. The focus is on businesses that operate in areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital platforms.

Investors who are interested in the technological evolution of the internet and its related services may find this ETF appealing, especially those looking for growth opportunities in cutting‑edge 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 MSCI ACWI IMI Next Generation Internet Innovation Select ESG Screened 100 Index aims to reflect the performance of large, medium, and small‑capitalisation companies across developed and emerging markets globally; securities must meet a certain relevance score threshold with the theme of technological innovation in the internet sector to be eligible for inclusion; securities issued by entities failing to meet the following ESG standards, amongst others, are excluded: (i) are unrated by MSCI ESG Research; (ii) are assigned an MSCI ESG Rating of CCC; (iii) have any involvement in controversial weapons; (iv) are classified by MSCI in their Business Involvement Screening Research as breaching certain revenue thresholds in controversial activities, including, but not limited to, tobacco, conventional weapons, nuclear weapons, civilian firearms, thermal coal and oil sands extraction; and/or (v) fail to comply with the United Nations Global Compact principles and is reviewed semi‑annually and rebalanced at least quarterly.