Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D

Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the Nikkei 225 index, which comprises the 225 most actively traded and liquid large-cap stocks listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Launched on January 25, 2013, and domiciled in Luxembourg, this ETF employs a full physical replication strategy, investing directly in the underlying stocks according to their index weightings across diversified sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, communication services, and industrials. Notable top holdings include Fast Retailing Co., SoftBank Group Corp., Advantest Corp., and Tokyo Electron Ltd., representing a significant portion of the portfolio. With a low total expense ratio of 0.09% p.a., it offers quarterly dividend distributions, providing a current yield around 1.24% based on recent payments, and remains unhedged against currency risk with its fund currency in Japanese yen. Managed by Xtrackers, part of DWS Group, the ETF holds approximately €1,648 million in assets, serving as a key vehicle for investors seeking targeted exposure to Japan's blue-chip equity market while maintaining UCITS compliance for European accessibility.