Xtrackers MSCI World Health Care UCITS ETF 1C

Xtrackers MSCI World Health Care UCITS ETF 1C is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the MSCI World Health Care Index, capturing large and mid-cap companies across 23 developed markets in the health care sector. Launched on March 4, 2016, by issuer Xtrackers (IE) Plc and domiciled in Ireland, it employs full physical replication with 120 holdings, including securities lending, and maintains assets under management exceeding $3.6 billion. This UCITS-compliant, accumulating ETF reinvests dividends, avoiding distributions to investors, and features a low ongoing charge of 0.25% annually. Key sub-industries represented include pharmaceuticals (46.32%), biotechnology (15.66%), health care equipment (15.52%), and life sciences tools & services (7.44%), reflecting global innovation in medical treatments, devices, and services. The underlying index demonstrates strong ESG characteristics, with an overall score of 6.8, high environmental coverage at 99.1%, zero fossil fuel exposure, and superior governance metrics like 82.7% board independence compared to broader benchmarks. In financial markets, it provides targeted exposure to the resilient health care sector, supporting portfolio diversification amid demographic shifts and healthcare advancements.