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DAXvsEWGETF Comparison

ETF 1
DAX

Global X DAX Germany ETF

This fund is part of
Europe Blended Cap
-1.59%
Full DAX fund page
VS
ETF 2
EWG

iShares MSCI Germany ETF

This fund is part of
Europe Blended Cap
-1.59%
Full EWG fund page

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, Financials and Information Technology. DAX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.49% for EWG. DAX is down -5.58% year-to-date (YTD) with +$9M in YTD flows. EWG performs better with -4.88% YTD performance, and -$64M 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

-8.0-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Feb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

Cumulative Flows

-40 M-30 M-20 M-10 M0 MFeb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
DAX
EWG
-8.03%-8.47%
-4.36%-4.23%
-5.58%-4.88%
+9.11%+8.05%
+65.95%+60.73%
+52.42%+38.52%
Flows
DAX
EWG
+$3M-$38M
+$9M-$64M
+$9M-$64M
+$102M+$229M
+$177M-$453M
+$198M-$972M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
DAX
EWG
+19.19%+15.25%
+19.03%+18.77%
+17.46%+16.66%
+20.66%+20.07%
Max drawdown
DAX
EWG
-9.20%-9.57%
-15.41%-15.13%
-15.41%-15.74%
-39.32%-43.31%
Max drawdown duration
DAX
EWG
22d14d
42d37d
42d136d
1003d1199d
Trading data

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DAX
EWG
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$42.35
$39.84
Previous close
03/12/2026
$43.02
$40.34
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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EWG
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
DAX
EWG
Last price
$42.35
$39.84
1D performance
-1.56%
-1.24%
AuM$269.60 M$1.61 B
E/R0.2%0.49%
Characteristics
DAX
EWG
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkDAX IndexMSCI Germany Index
N° of holdings3853
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
92.34%
Other
7.66%
EWG
Germany
99.25%
Other
0.75%

Sectors

DAX
Industrials
28.13%
Financials
20.12%
Information Techn.
13.48%
Consumer Discreti.
7.53%
Other
30.75%
EWG
Industrials
30.47%
Financials
21.06%
Information Techn.
13.68%
Consumer Discreti.
8.27%
Other
26.52%
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Diversification

DAX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

71.4%
EWG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

73.22%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
DAX
SIEMENS
11.12%
SAP SE
10.33%
ALLIANZ SE
8.12%
SIEMENS ENERGY AG
6.39%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
5.59%
RHEINMETALL
4.77%
MUNICH RE
3.85%
DEUTSCHE BANK
3.65%
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES
3.15%
DEUTSCHE POST
2.57%
BAYER AG
2.50%
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
2.38%
BASF SE
2.37%
E.ON
2.31%
DEUTSCHE BOERSE AG
2.28%
EWG
SIEMENS
11.53%
SAP SE
10.19%
ALLIANZ SE
8.45%
SIEMENS ENERGY AG
6.57%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
5.99%
RHEINMETALL
4.90%
MUNICH RE
3.95%
DEUTSCHE BANK
3.56%
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES
3.24%
DEUTSCHE POST
2.67%
BAYER AG
2.56%
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
2.45%
BASF SE
2.43%
E.ON
2.37%
DEUTSCHE BOERSE AG
2.34%
Frequently asked questions about DAX and EWG

How have the DAX and EWG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 12, 2026, DAX is down -5.58% year-to-date (YTD), while EWG has lost -4.88%. 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 +$9M in flows, compared to -$64M for EWG.

Which ETF is more volatile: DAX or EWG?

Over the past year, DAX had a volatility of 19.03%, while EWG experienced 18.77%.

Which ETF is bigger: DAX or EWG?

As of March 12, 2026, DAX holds $269.60 M in assets under management (AUM), while EWG manages $1.61 B.

What sectors do the DAX and EWG ETFs invest in?

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

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

DAX top holdings include SIEMENS, SAP SE and ALLIANZ SE. EWG holds in its top three: SIEMENS, SAP SE and ALLIANZ SE.

Which ETF is more diversified: DAX or EWG?

DAX holds 38 securities with 71.4% of its assets in the top 15. EWG has 55 securities and a top 15 weight of 73.22%.

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