NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (Deutsche AWM) today announced the launch of four new high dividend yield, currency-hedged exchange traded funds (ETFs) on its Deutsche X-trackers platform:
“In this low interest rate environment, we believe that we are delivering unique solutions to investors seeking income-oriented investments”
| ETF Name | Ticker | |||
| Deutsche X-trackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Hedged Equity ETF | HDEF | |||
| Deutsche X-trackers MSCI Eurozone High Dividend Yield Hedged Equity ETF | HDEZ | |||
| Deutsche X-trackers MSCI Emerging Markets High Dividend Yield Hedged Equity ETF | HDEE | |||
| Deutsche X-trackers MSCI All World ex-US High Dividend Yield Hedged Equity ETF | HDAW | |||
Income-oriented, international equity investments currently offer higher yields than most other liquid asset classes.1 The Deutsche X-trackers MSCI High Dividend Yield Hedged Equity ETF suite provides a currency-neutral approach to international equity markets in an effort to preserve income and potentially reduce volatility. MSCI’s suite of high-dividend yield indices apply a series of screens to emphasize dividend sustainability, persistency, and quality with the goal of selecting companies with dividend yields greater than or equal to 1.3 times the dividend yield of the parent index.2
“In this low interest rate environment, we believe that we are delivering unique solutions to investors seeking income-oriented investments,” said Fiona Bassett, Head of Deutsche AWM’s Passive Business in the Americas. “As a European-based bank, we will continue to leverage our local insight to offer the most comprehensive suite of currency-hedged international equity ETFs in the US.”
Offering the broadest suite of currency-hedged ETFs in the US, Deutsche’s X-trackers US platform has experienced breakthrough success. With assets totaling USD 20 billion as of August 7, 2015, the Deutsche X-trackers platform has increased by approximately 365% since year end, and continues to be among the fastest growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) franchises in the US.3 The firm’s global exchange traded products platform is now the world’s fifth largest, with approximately USD 76.9 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2015.4
For more information about the ETFs available in the US, visit: http://www.deutsche-etfs.com. For further information, please call:
Deutsche Bank AG Press & Media Relations
Catherine Wooters
Phone: +1 (212) 250-2790
E-Mail: [email protected]
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management
With USD 1.25 trillion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2015), Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management¹ is one of the world’s leading investment organizations. Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management offers individuals and institutions traditional and alternative investments across all major asset classes. It also provides tailored wealth management solutions and private banking services to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
¹ Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management is the brand name of the Asset Management and Wealth Management division of the Deutsche Bank Group. The legal entities offering products or services under the Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management brand are listed in contracts, sales materials and other product information documents.
Deutsche X-trackers ETFs (“ETFs”) are managed by DBX Advisors LLC (the “Advisor”), and distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ALPS”). The Advisors is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, and is not affiliated with ALPS.
MSCI is a servicemark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and has been licensed for use by DBX. The funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by MSCI nor does MSCI make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the funds.
Consider the fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other important information can be found in the fund’s prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-855-DBX-ETFS (1-855-329-3837) or by viewing or downloading a prospectus at deutsche-etfs.com. Please read it carefully before investing.
DEFINITIONS AND RISKS:
The MSCI ACWI ex USA High Dividend Yield U.S. Dollar Hedged Index includes large and mid cap stocks across developed and emerging markets countries and is designed to reflect the performance of equities in the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (excluding REITs) with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. The MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield U.S. Dollar Hedged Index includes large and mid cap stocks across developed market countries outside the U.S. and Canada, and is designed to reflect the performance of equities in the MSCI EAFE Index with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. The MSCI Emerging Markets High Dividend Yield U.S. Dollar Hedged Index includes large and mid cap stocks across emerging market countries and is designed to reflect the performance of equities in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (excluding REITs) with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. The MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield U.S. Dollar Hedged Index includes large and mid cap stocks across the Eurozone and is designed to reflect the performance of equities in the MSCI EMU Index (excluding REITs) with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 leading U.S. stocks and is widely considered representative of the U.S. equity market. The FTSE NAREIT US Real Estate Index is a REIT-focused index that spans the commercial real estate industry, tracking exposure to real estate across the U.S. economy at both a broad industry-wide level. The iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index is designed to provide a balanced representation of the USD investment grade corporate market tracking USD denominated, highly liquid and representative investment grade corporate bonds. The iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Capped Index consists of liquid USD high yield bonds, selected to provide a balanced representation of the broad USD high yield corporate bond universe.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Stocks may decline in value. Foreign investing involves greater and different risks than investing in U.S. companies, including currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. Emerging markets tend to be more volatile than the markets of more mature economies, and generally have less diverse and less mature economic structures and less stable political systems than those of developed countries. Funds investing in a single industry, country or in a limited geographic region generally are more volatile than more diversified funds. The fund’s use of forward currency contracts may not be successful in hedging currency exchange rates changes and could eliminate some or all of the benefit of an increase in the value of a foreign currency vs. the U.S. dollar. Dividends are not guaranteed. If the dividend-paying stocks held by the fund reduce or stop paying dividends, the fund’s ability to generate income may be adversely affected. Performance of a fund may diverge from that of an Underlying Index due to operating expenses, transaction costs, cash flows, use of sampling strategies or operational inefficiencies. An investment in any fund should be considered only as a supplement to a complete investment program for those investors willing to accept the risks associated with that fund. Please read the prospectus for more information.
No bank guarantee | Not FDIC insured | May lose value
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© 2015 Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management. All rights reserved. R-039196-1.0 DBX001574 08/04/16
1 Source: Bloomberg as of 6/30/15
2 Source: MSCI
3 Source: ETF.com
4 Source: Deutsche AWM
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