Xtrackers MSCI World Quality ESG

ETF description

This ETF is designed to give investors exposure to companies from around the world that meet certain standards for both financial quality and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. It aims to track an index that includes businesses with strong financial performance, such as stable earnings and efficient operations, while also considering how these companies manage their impact on society and the environment. By focusing on these two aspects, the ETF seeks to offer a balance between strong business fundamentals and responsible corporate behaviour.

This ETF may appeal to investors who are looking to combine their financial goals with a focus on sustainability.

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 World Quality Low Carbon SRI Screened Select Index aims to reflect the performance of large and mid‑cap companies from global developed markets meeting certain ESG characteristics, relative to the parent Index. It optimized to achieve a portfolio of high‑quality securities, with a focus on metrics such as Return‑on‑equity, leverage, and earning variability and is reviewed on a quarterly basis.