UBS ETF MSCI EMU hGBP dis

UBS ETF MSCI EMU hGBP dis is a UCITS-compliant exchange-traded fund that provides investors with exposure to large and mid-cap equities from the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) countries. It tracks the MSCI EMU index through full physical replication, investing directly in the constituent stocks while employing currency hedging to mitigate GBP fluctuations against the euro, ensuring the fund's performance aligns closely with the benchmark hedged to GBP. Launched in April 2020 and domiciled in Luxembourg, the ETF features a low total expense ratio of 0.23% per annum and follows a distributing policy with semi-annual payouts. With a fund size around EUR 100 million, it emphasizes sustainability by incorporating socially responsible criteria, selecting companies from the MSCI EMU SRI Low Carbon Select index that prioritize environmental, social, and governance factors, including reduced carbon intensity and issuer caps to enhance diversification. This ETF plays a key role in offering hedged, responsible access to Eurozone equities across diverse sectors like financials, industrials, and consumer goods, appealing to those seeking EMU market participation with ESG integration and currency protection.