Xtrackers by DWS Launches Equity ETF Giving Access to Europe's Global Market Leaders

Executive Summary

• DWS announced the launch of the Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF (ticker XEML) on the CBOE, targeting European companies that are global leaders in their market segments.
• The fund tracks the STOXX® Europe Total Market Leaders Index and will trade beginning 23 December 2025 with a net/gross expense ratio of 0.35%.
• Xtrackers now manages roughly USD 29 billion in U.S. ETFs and EUR 286 billion globally, underscoring the firm’s expanding ETF platform.

Key Details

• Fund Objective: Replicate performance of the STOXX® Europe Total Market Leaders Index, which selects 40 European stocks based on market‑share leadership, competitive advantage, and profitability.
• Ticker & Exchange: XEML – listed on CBOE (U.S.).
• Launch Date for Trading: Effective 23 December 2025.
• Expense Ratio: Net/gross expense ratio of 0.35%.
• Index Provider: STOXX Limited; the index is licensed to DWS for this ETF.
• Management Structure: Xtrackers ETFs in the U.S. are managed by DBX Advisors LLC (a wholly‑owned subsidiary of DWS Group) and distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
• Assets Under Management (AUM): As of 31 December 2025, Xtrackers U.S. suite holds ~USD 29 billion across 44 ETFs; globally, Xtrackers oversees >270 UCITS ETFs with ~EUR 286 billion AUM.
• Strategic Rationale: European equities have rebounded in 2025 with strong inflows and a sector mix less dominated by mega‑cap tech, offering attractive valuations and diversification benefits for investors seeking exposure to global leaders.
• Quotes:
• “European equities combine attractive valuations, diversification benefits, and growth potential driven by fiscal stimulus and policy changes,” – Salvador Gomez, Head of Xtrackers Sales Americas.
• “Market leaders in Europe experience strong outperformance… The Fund offers a beneficial international allocation to Europe’s market leaders,” – Henry Wu, Head of Xtrackers Products U.S.
• Regulatory Disclosures: Includes standard ETF risk warnings, non‑diversified nature, and forward‑looking statement cautions.

Notable Quotes

• “We are pleased to once again partner with DWS in building an ETF comprised of sector‑leading European companies…,” – Axel Lomholt, General Manager of STOXX.