DWS launches two Xtrackers ETFs to strengthen access to European equity
11 SEPT, 2026
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
DWS has expanded its range of Xtrackers ETFs this week with the Xtrackers Euro Stoxx UCITS and the Xtrackers Stoxx Europe 600 II UCITS, two new products that strengthen access to European equities with fees of 0.09% and 0.05% respectively.
César Muro, Head of Xtrackers Distribution for Spain and Portugal, highlights that the new vehicle offers efficient and transparent exposure to the EURO STOXX index. The launch coincides with the interest of Zenkyoren, the National Federation of Mutual Insurance Cooperatives of Agricultural Cooperatives of Japan, which plans to use the ETF as a vehicle for its exposure to European equities.
A low-cost ETF to access the eurozone
The Xtrackers Euro Stoxx UCITS is a fund domiciled in Ireland that replicates the EURO STOXX index before fees and expenses, composed of about 300 large, medium and small capitalization values from 11 eurozone countries. Unlike the EURO STOXX 50, which is more concentrated in large companies, this index covers a broader segment of the market.
Since its calculation began at the end of January 1999, the EURO STOXX index has outperformed the EURO STOXX 50 by 39 annualized basis points, a track record that the manager points out as backing its long-term appeal.
"We believe that Xtrackers Euro Stoxx UCITS ETF has the necessary characteristics to establish itself as a benchmark solution for investing in eurozone equities, offering efficient and transparent exposure to one of the main stock indices in the region. For our investors in Spain and Portugal, this ETF offers an attractive value proposition for portfolio construction and investment strategy implementation. We are convinced that it will enhance the appeal of investing in European stocks in the long term."
César Muro, Head of Xtrackers Distribution for Spain and Portugal, DWS
Zenkyoren, first Japanese institutional client to use the vehicle
The launch represents the first time that DWS has introduced a European ETF in response to the specific needs of a Japanese institutional investor. Zenkyoren, one of Japan's largest insurance cooperative organizations, plans to use the fund as one of its investment vehicles in European equities.
"Our ambition at DWS is to be the most trusted partner for our clients and to offer solutions that align with their investment objectives and values. We are delighted to launch the Xtrackers Euro Stoxx UCITS ETF in response to Zenkyoren's need for exposure to European equities. This ETF combines the solution-oriented capabilities, product development expertise, and investment management strength of DWS's Xtrackers ETF platform with our deep understanding of European markets. It represents a significant step in providing Japanese investors and other institutional investors with more efficient access to Europe."
Sidi-Mohamed Kleefeld-Von-Wuestenhoff, Director of Advisory and Sales Strategy of Xtrackers, DWS
DWS also expands its pan-European exposure
Simultaneously, DWS has listed the Xtrackers Stoxx Europe 600 II UCITS, which replicates the performance of the 600 largest and most liquid companies in Europe. With a total expense ratio of 0.05% per year, it is one of the most economical ways to access the entire European stock market.
The move adds to other recent launches by the manager in global equities, such as the three new Xtrackers Core ETFs focused on international markets.
