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Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF
DBAW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.33% | +1.77% | +17.79% | +29.38% | +76.12% | +78.08% |
| Flows | +$19M | +$50M | +$59M | +$71M | +$90M | +$108M |
Characteristics
The Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF is built to track the MSCI ACWI ex USA US Dollar Hedged Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Xtrackers by DWS |
| N° of holdings | 2083 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 22, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,083
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.33% | +12.07% | +11.27% | +11.39% |
Max drawdown | -4.64% | -8.71% | -13.33% | -17.38% |
Max drawdown duration | 74d | 65d | 84d | 576d |
Time to recover | N/A | 44d | 37d | 246d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is DBAW?
DBAW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Xtrackers by DWS.
What index does DBAW track?
DBAW tracks the MSCI ACWI ex USA US Dollar Hedged Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does DBAW invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Global ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of DBAW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DBAW is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DBAW launched?
DBAW was launched on January 22, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DBAW?
DBAW is issued by Xtrackers by DWS.
What is the AUM of DBAW?
As of September 4, 2026, DBAW manages $321.54 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DBAW performed recently?
As of September 4, 2026, DBAW delivered a return of 1.33% over the past month (1M performance), 1.77% over the past three months (3M), and 17.79% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DBAW?
As of September 4, 2026, DBAW has seen net flows of +$19M in the past month (1M flow) and +$59M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DBAW pay dividends?
As of September 4, 2026, DBAW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.67%.
How many holdings are in DBAW
As of July 31, 2026, DBAW holds 2083 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DBAW?
As of July 31, 2026, DBAW holds 2083 securities, with 18.13% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DBAW?
As of July 31, 2026, DBAW holds a portfolio of 2083 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and ASML Holding NV. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DBAW invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, DBAW has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does DBAW focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, DBAW is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Industrials.
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