Compare ELFC vs. EQDS ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (January 9, 2026 - April 9, 2026)
ELFC
+10.13%
EQDS
+1.95%
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Comparison analysis

Deka EURO iSTOXX ex Fin Dividend+ UCITS ETF (ELFC) provides exposure to the High Dividend and Europe Blended Cap segments. iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF (EQDS) belongs to the Multi-Factor and Europe Large and Mid Cap segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with ELFC using the Full replication approach and EQDS applying the Optimized sampling model. Both ELFC and EQDS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 4.11% and 3.33% respectively. Utilities, Consumer Discretionary and Energy are ELFC’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Financials, Industrials and Utilities as its top 3. ELFC’s top underlying securities are OMV (3.99%), ENGIE (3.14%) and TELEFONICA SA (2.91%). EQDS’s top underlying securities are NOVARTIS (4.56%), ABB (3.39%) and IBERDROLA SA (3.22%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, ELFC is more expensive than EQDS, with 0.28%. ELFC has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€515K vs. +€2M for EQDS.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +10.32bps (ELFC) and +12.00bps (EQDS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of ELFC and EQDS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

ELFC
Deka EURO iSTOXX ex Fin Dividend+ UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other Eurozone Equities, excluding Financial Services
ISIN
DE000ETFL482
EQDS
iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF - Dist - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap European Equities
Share class
Dist
EUR
ISIN
IE00BYYHSM20
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
€28.48
€6.69
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€863M
 
Base currency
EUR
EUR
 
E/R
0.3%
0.28%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The Deka EURO iSTOXX ex Fin Dividend+ UCITS ETF is a UCITS IV compliant exchange traded fund incorporated in Germany. The Fund's objective is to track the performance of the EURO iSTOXX ex Financials High Dividend 50 Price-Index.
The Fund aims to achieve a return on your investment, through a combination of capital growth and income, which reflects the return of the MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield ESG Reduced Carbon Target Select Index.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+7.12%
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+2.43%
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3 months
+10.13%
+1.95%
 
1 year
+40.69%
+23.15%
 
3 years
+38.72%
+33.95%
 
5 years
+68.08%
+62.75%
 
Month to date
+3.08%
+3.72%
 
Quarter to date
+3.08%
+3.72%
 
Year to date
+11.95%
+2.90%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
Volatility
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
50
82
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
OMV
ENGIE
TELEFONICA SA
CARREFOUR
ENI
UPM-KYMMENE OY
REPSOL YPF SA
ELISA
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
ORANGE
TOTALENERGIES SE
EDENRED
ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL
PERNOD-RICARD
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NOVARTIS
ABB
IBERDROLA SA
GB00BVZK7T90
VOLVO
NATIONAL GRID
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ZURICH INSURANCE
AXA
CAIXABANK SA
MUNICH RE
GENERALI
KBC GROEP
GROUPE DANONE
ESSILORLUXOTTICA
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about ELFC and EQDS

How did ELFC and EQDS perform in 2026?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC has delivered a year-to-date performance of 11.95%, while EQDS has returned 2.90%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: ELFC or EQDS?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC has recorded +€29M in net flows YTD, compared to -€83M for EQDS since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: ELFC or EQDS?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC reported a 1-year volatility of 11.40%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 10.93% over the same period.

How do ELFC and EQDS differ in sector exposure?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC is primarily exposed to sectors such as Utilities, weight 23.69%, Consumer Discretionary, weight 17.06% and Energy, weight 15.04%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Financials, weight 27.06%, Industrials, weight 17.06% and Utilities, weight 10.34%.

How do ELFC and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC has its largest country exposures in France, weight 34.57%, Germany, weight 20.77% and Italy, weight 11.90%. The top countries in EQDS feature United Kingdom, weight 18.18%, Switzerland, weight 17.95% and France, weight 11.81%.

How do ELFC and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC include OMV, weight 3.99%, ENGIE, weight 3.14% and TELEFONICA SA, weight 2.91%. The top positions in EQDS feature NOVARTIS, weight 4.56%, ABB, weight 3.39% and IBERDROLA SA, weight 3.22%.

Is ELFC or EQDS more diversified?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC holds 50 securities, with 39.12% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EQDS, by comparison, includes 82 holdings and has 41.79% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: ELFC or EQDS?

As of 4/9/2026, ELFC has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.11%, while EQDS offers 3.33%.

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