Xtrackers CSI 500 Swap UCITS ETF

Xtrackers CSI 500 Swap UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to the CSI SmallCap 500 Index, which represents 500 predominantly medium and small capitalization companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. The fund utilizes a synthetic replication strategy, employing swap contracts to mirror the performance of the underlying index rather than holding its constituent shares directly. This approach enables efficient tracking of the targeted Chinese equity segment while potentially mitigating some of the challenges associated with direct investment in China’s A-share markets. The ETF is accumulating, meaning any dividends from the underlying equities are reinvested within the fund to enhance its value over time. With a competitive total expense ratio of 0.35% per annum, it offers cost-effective access to a broad, diversified basket of Chinese small and mid-cap stocks. Launched in July 2024 and domiciled in Luxembourg, this fund plays a specialized role in the market by targeting the dynamic segment of China’s domestic growth companies, which are often underrepresented in global portfolios. Managed by DWS, the fund offers investors a streamlined vehicle for participation in the evolving Chinese equity landscape.