Xtrackers MSCI AC World ESG Screened UCITS ETF 5C-USD Hedged
| Issuer: Xtrackers |
| Asset Class: Equity |
| TER: 37bps |
| Trading Currency: USD |
| Pays Income: False |
| Listing Date: 15 Jun 2022 |
| Ticker: XMAU |
| ISIN: IE000WGF1X01 |
This fund offers broad exposure to the global equity market, covering both developed and emerging countries. It provides a diversified portfolio of companies from various sectors and regions in a single investment. The core strategy is to mirror the performance of a major global stock index, ensuring comprehensive market coverage. This approach makes it a suitable core holding for investors seeking long-term growth and international diversification, capturing the performance of large and mid-capitalization stocks across approximately 47 different country markets.
A key feature of this investment is its integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. The underlying index applies specific screens to exclude companies involved in controversial activities such as controversial weapons, civilian firearms, tobacco, and thermal coal, as well as those that violate the principles of the UN Global Compact. This methodology allows investors to align their financial goals with their values, investing in a portfolio that has been filtered for certain ethical and sustainability standards without sacrificing broad market exposure. The fund aims to capture the performance of companies that are better positioned to manage ESG risks and opportunities.
By combining a global reach with an ESG screening methodology, the fund addresses the growing demand for responsible investing. It is designed for investors who want to participate in the potential growth of global equities while mitigating exposure to companies with poor ESG profiles. The physical replication method means the fund holds the actual shares of the companies in the index, providing transparency and a direct link to the underlying assets. This structure offers a cost-effective and straightforward way to build a globally diversified and values-aligned equity portfolio.
