Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DBEF

What does DBEF invest in?

The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF is designed to mirror the financial returns, before any deductions for costs, of the MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index.

What is the expense ratio of DBEF?

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DBEF?

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) manages $9.12B 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 DBEF actively managed or an index fund?

DBEF 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 (DBEF's is 0.35%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was DBEF launched?

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) launched in June 2011 and is managed by Xtrackers.

How has DBEF performed?

DBEF'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.