Description

This Xtrackers ETF is designed to mirror the performance of an index composed of large and mid-capitalization firms from developed European economies. All securities included are exclusively classified within the Financials sector, according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The index constituents are weighted by their free-float adjusted market capitalization, in line with MSCI's Capped Indexes methodology. To manage concentration, the largest constituent group is capped at 35%, with all other groups limited to 20%. These limits include a 10% buffer, applied during routine index rebalancings and additional monthly ad-hoc rebalancings when deemed necessary. A robust ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) screening process is applied. Companies are excluded if they: Are associated with controversial weapons. Have an MSCI ESG Rating of 'CCC' or are unrated. Derive specific revenues from tobacco, conventional or nuclear weapons, civilian firearms, thermal coal, unconventional and/or Arctic oil and gas extraction, or palm oil. Have an MSCI Controversies Score of 0. Furthermore, the index aims to achieve a lower greenhouse gas intensity compared to its parent benchmark. Comprehensive information on the index's construction, selection criteria, and weighting methodology can be found on the MSCI website: https://www.msci.com.