The Best of Active Management and ETFs

Our active ETFs combine DJE's research expertise with the advantages of conventional ETFs: cost efficiency, transparency and continuous tradability.

 

Through our ETFs, you invest in focused equity portfolios selected and weighted according to a clear, rules-based system.

 

Unlike passive ETFs, which rigidly track an index, our active ETF can respond to change, adjust weightings and deliberately deviate from index movements – with the aim of always being invested in the companies with the most promising long-term prospects.

Xtrackers DJE US Equity Research UCITS ETF

Active ETF focused on US companies

With the Xtrackers DJE US Equity Research UCITS ETF, you invest in the 50 most promising US companies as identified by the DJE research team.

 

Key Facts:

  • WKN: DBX0WB

  • Investment focus: US equities (large & mid caps)

  • Number of holdings: 50

  • Management approach: actively selected, rule-based weighting

  • Rebalancing: quarterly

  • Sustainability: consideration of ESG aspects

  • Trading: via common brokers and retail banks

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Xtrackers DJE Europe Equity Research UCITS ETF

Active ETF focused on European quality companies

The Xtrackers DJE Europe Equity Research UCITS ETF invests in the 50 most attractive companies in Europe according to the DJE research team.

 

Key Facts:

  • WKN: DBX0XV

  • Investment focus: European equities (large & mid caps)

  • Number of holdings: 50

  • Management approach: actively selected, rule-based weighting

  • Rebalancing: quarterly

  • Sustainability: consideration of ESG aspects

  • Trading: via common brokers and retail banks

More about the Europe ETF

What makes our active ETFs special?

Targeted Selection Instead of Index Tracking

The portfolios are focused, comprising equities selected by the DJE research team. Not a broad index, but concentrated quality.

An innovative ETF

Not a fund of funds, and not a traditional mutual fund: DJE's active ETFs are fully fledged, exchange-traded ETFs that can be traded on a daily basis.

Actively Managed

Our ETFs are reweighted every quarter, with decisions continuously informed by up-to-date inputs such as market developments and company analyses.

Sustainability Considerations

ESG criteria based on MSCI data are factored into our stock selection. Exclusions apply, among others, to companies involved in controversial weapons, those with significant coal or tobacco exposure, and those in breach of the UN Global Compact.

Easy Investing

Our ETFs are available through common brokers or your own bank. Depending on the provider, you can invest either as a lump sum or via a savings plan – starting with small amounts.

Rules-Based &Transparent

Our data-driven investment process combines qualitative and quantitative factors, providing both structure and traceability.

Investments involve risks.

How to Invest in DJE's Active ETFs

Trade ETFs Yourself

Open a securities account with a bank or online broker and trade the ETF on your own – simply enter the relevant WKN in the search field.

Speak to a Financial Advisor

Arrange a personal consultation at your bank and invest in our active ETFs together with your adviser.

Place Your Order

Buy the ETF directly or set up a savings plan – and you are invested.

How does the DJE Research Team select the stocks?

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Valuation

Company metrics are consistently assessed against both their own history and the market as a whole.

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Momentum

We assess how a stock is performing relative to its sector, its home market and the market as a whole.

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Security / Liquidity

We prefer larger, more liquid companies, as these tend to be more stable and carry lower risk.

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Our analysts` assessment

The DJE team evaluates each company's business model, strategy, quality of management and financial stability.

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Company Meetings

Regular dialogue with management helps us verify what companies tell us and form a realistic view of their business outlook.

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Sustainability Criteria

Our stock selection is based on data from MSCI ESG Research, and we exclude companies that breach fundamental sustainability principles.

More information about the sustainability criteria at DJE

Portfolio Structure

Each DJE active ETF holds the top 50 stocks in its respective region, selected on the basis of the DJE research team's findings.

 

The weighting follows a clear system:

 

  • Positions 1-25: up to 2.5% each

  • Positions 26-50: up to 1.5% each

  • Mega caps ("index heavyweights"): according to their actual index weighting

 

The result is a focused portfolio of the companies in the region that the DJE research team considers most promising.

Portfolio Management

The composition is actively managed, drawing on DJE Research's ongoing quantitative and qualitative analysis.

 

Quarterly rebalancing is a key component:

 

  • A review of the entire portfolio

  • Adjustment through purchases and sales

  • Returning the securities to the original weighting

 

This keeps our ETFs flexible, up to date and consistently aligned with DJE's research.

More about ETFs

What are ETFs?

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What is the difference between active and passive ETFs?

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Accumulating or Distributing – What Do These Terms Actually Mean?

Find out how accumulating and distributing ETFs differ, what advantages and disadvantages each offers, and what matters most when choosing between them.

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Investing regularly with an ETF Savings Plan

Find out how savings plans work, what opportunities and risks they involve, and what to keep in mind when getting started.

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Risks: Equity prices can be highly volatile due to market, currency, or company-specific factors. Stock selection does not necessarily outperform the broader market. The use of data-driven quantitative models may be less effective under certain market conditions. Currency risks may arise from investments in US-dollar markets or in securities not denominated in euros.

Note: This is a marketing advertisement. Please read the prospectus of the relevant ETF and the PRIIPs KID before making a final investment decision. This also contains detailed information on opportunities and risks. These documents can be accessed free of charge in English at https://etf.dws.com/en-lu/ under the relevant ETF. A summary of investor rights can be accessed in English free of charge in electronic form on the website at https://etf.dws.com/en-lu/about-us/howto-complain-etfs/. The ETF described in this marketing announcement may have been notified for distribution in different EU Member States. Investors should note that the relevant management company may decide to discontinue the arrangements it has made for the distribution of the units of its ETFs in accordance with Directive 2009/65/EC and Article 32a of Directive 2011/61/EU. All information published here is for your information only, is subject to change and does not constitute investment advice or any other recommendation. The sole binding basis for the acquisition of the relevant ETF are the above-mentioned documents in conjunction with the associated annual report and/or the semi-annual report. The Management Company and Distributor of the ETF is DWS International GmbH. The source of all information in this document and responsibility for its content and preparation lies with DJE Kapital AG, unless otherwise stated. The statements contained in this document reflect the current assessment of DJE Kapital AG. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. All information in this overview has been provided with due care in accordance with the state of knowledge at the time of preparation. However, no guarantee or liability can be assumed for the correctness and completeness.