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DAXvsEWGETF Comparison

ETF 1
DAX

Global X DAX Germany ETF

This fund is part of
Europe Blended Cap
+0.05%
VS
ETF 2
EWG

iShares MSCI Germany ETF

This fund is part of
Europe Blended Cap
+0.05%

Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) and iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) belong to the same industry segment: Europe Blended Cap. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials, Finance and Technology. DAX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.49% for EWG. DAX is up 4.45% year-to-date (YTD) with -$46M in YTD flows. EWG performs better with 4.78% YTD performance, and -$139M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DAX and EWG below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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DAX vs EWG performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%Jul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27Aug 3

Cumulative Flows

-50 M0 M50 M100 MJul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27Aug 3

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/05/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
DAX
EWG
+2.39%+2.48%
+5.43%+4.82%
+4.45%+4.78%
+8.82%+7.21%
+68.83%+62.67%
+57.24%+41.71%
Flows
DAX
EWG
-$17M-$12M
-$36M+$226M
-$46M-$139M
-$101M-$1.18B
+$121M-$440M
+$134M-$1.20B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
DAX
EWG
+18.47%+19.70%
+18.42%+18.39%
+17.97%+17.65%
+21.15%+20.70%
Max drawdown
DAX
EWG
-5.02%-5.91%
-14.05%-14.75%
-15.41%-15.13%
-38.44%-42.56%
Max drawdown duration
DAX
EWG
57d64d
166d158d
42d37d
927d1103d
Trading data

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DAX
EWG
Last sale
8/6/2026 at 3:46 PM
$46.70
$43.54
Previous close
08/05/2026
$46.85
$43.64
Consolidated volume
08/05/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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EWG
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
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Main metrics
Last update 8/6/2026 at 3:46 PM
Live
Closed
DAX
EWG
Last price
$46.70
$43.54
1D performance
-0.31%
-0.23%
AuM$234.45 M$1.65 B
E/R0.2%0.49%
Characteristics
DAX
EWG
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkDAX IndexMSCI Germany Index
N° of holdings3852
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 22, 2014March 12, 1996
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

DAX
Germany
92.3%
Other
7.7%
EWG
Germany
99.39%
Other
0.61%

Sectors

DAX
Industrials
29.18%
Finance
21.47%
Technology
14.59%
Other
34.76%
EWG
Industrials
31.54%
Finance
22.94%
Technology
15.4%
Other
30.12%
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Diversification

DAX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.9%
EWG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.31%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
DAX
Siemens AG
11.73%
Allianz SE
9.23%
SAP SE
8.21%
Siemens Energy AG
7.58%
Infineon Technologies AG
6.07%
Deutsche Telekom AG
5.10%
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG
3.66%
Deutsche Bank AG
3.35%
Deutsche Post AG
2.93%
Rheinmetall AG
2.69%
Bayer AG
2.68%
Deutsche Börse AG
2.64%
BASF SE
2.49%
E.ON SE
2.41%
RWE AG
2.12%
EWG
Siemens AG
12.63%
Allianz SE
9.53%
SAP SE
8.46%
Siemens Energy AG
7.77%
Infineon Technologies AG
6.45%
Deutsche Telekom AG
4.95%
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG
3.86%
Deutsche Bank AG
3.25%
Deutsche Post AG
2.95%
Bayer AG
2.88%
Rheinmetall AG
2.79%
Deutsche Börse AG
2.62%
BASF SE
2.52%
E.ON SE
2.45%
RWE AG
2.20%
Frequently asked questions about DAX and EWG

How have the DAX and EWG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 5, 2026, DAX is up 4.45% year-to-date (YTD), while EWG has returned 4.78%. That puts EWG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: DAX or EWG?

Year-to-date, the DAX ETF saw -$46M in flows, compared to -$139M for EWG.

Which ETF is more volatile: DAX or EWG?

Over the past year, DAX had a volatility of 18.42%, while EWG experienced 18.39%.

Which ETF is bigger: DAX or EWG?

As of August 5, 2026, DAX holds $234.45 M in assets under management (AUM), while EWG manages $1.65 B.

What sectors do the DAX and EWG ETFs invest in?

DAX leans toward sectors like Industrials, Finance and Technology. Meanwhile, EWG focuses on Industrials, Finance and Technology.

What are the top holdings of the DAX ETF and EWG ETF?

DAX top holdings include Siemens AG, Allianz SE and SAP SE. EWG holds in its top three: Siemens AG, Allianz SE and SAP SE.

Which ETF is more diversified: DAX or EWG?

DAX holds 38 securities with 72.9% of its assets in the top 15. EWG has 54 securities and a top 15 weight of 75.31%.

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