Name of ETF: Deutsche X-trackers MSCI United Kingdom Hedged Equity ETF
Benchmark Index: MSCI United Kingdom US Dollar Hedged Index
Ticker Symbol: DBUK
Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 110
Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: Large and mid-sized companies from the United Kingdom. The index in which this ETF is based upon is a broad-based index designed to represent a significant percentage of the United Kingdom’s stock market. Examples of companies from the United Kingdom include:
- HSBC Holdings
- Royal Dutch Shell
- BP
- British American Tobacco
- Diageo
Sector Weightings: The sectors with the most representation (largest weight) have historically been the consumer staple, financial and energy sectors.
Individual Company Weight: This ETF has historically been weighted towards the top holdings. .
Hedged ETF: This is a hedged ETF. When the U.S. dollar is rising in relation to the British pound the returns on this ETF will be higher than a similar non-hedged ETF. Conversely, when the British pound is rising relative to the U.S. dollar the returns on this ETF will be lower than similar non-hedged ETF.
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