Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DBAW

What does DBAW invest in?

DBX ETF Trust - Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by DBX Advisors LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets of global ex-US region. The fund invests directly and through derivatives in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It uses derivatives such as forwards to create its portfolio. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. It seeks to track the performance of the MSCI ACWI ex USA US Dollar Hedged Index, by using full replication technique. DBX ETF Trust - Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF was formed on January 23, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of DBAW?

Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF (DBAW) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DBAW?

Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF (DBAW) manages $286.7M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DBAW actively managed or an index fund?

DBAW is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (DBAW's is 0.40%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was DBAW launched?

Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF (DBAW) launched in January 2014 and is managed by Xtrackers.

How has DBAW performed?

DBAW's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.