Compare EXSB vs. EL4X ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 12, 2025 - March 12, 2026)
EXSB
+1.32%
EL4X
+4.05%
-20246810%JANFEBMAR0
Comparison analysis

iShares DivDAX® UCITS ETF (DE) (EXSB) and Deka DAXplus Maximum Dividend UCITS ETF (EL4X) belong to the Germany Blended Cap and High Dividend industry segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both EXSB and EL4X distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 3.07% and 5.00% respectively. Consumer Discretionary, Utilities and Financials are EXSB’s top sector exposures, while EL4X invests in Industrials, Financials and Materials as its top 3. EXSB’s top underlying securities are E.ON (10.95%), BASF SE (10.14%) and RWE ST (9.87%). EL4X’s top underlying securities are BASF SE (8.34%), DEUTSCHE POST (8.05%) and ALLIANZ SE (7.42%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.31%, EXSB is more expensive than EL4X, with 0.3%. EXSB has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€661K vs. +€416K for EL4X.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +22.71bps (EXSB) and +7.15bps (EL4X). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of EXSB and EL4X, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

EXSB
iShares DivDAX® UCITS ETF (DE) - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap German Equities
ISIN
DE0002635273
EL4X
Deka DAXplus Maximum Dividend UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap German Equities
ISIN
DE000ETFL235
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
€23.03
€56.95
 
AuM
-
-
 
E/R
0.31%
0.3%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of 15 stocks with leading dividend yields within the 30 largest and most traded companies listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
The Deka DAXplus® Maximum 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 DAXplus® Maximum Dividend Index. Only German equities with the highest dividend yield forecast qualify for the index. The maximum number of equities in the index is limited to 20
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-3.33%
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-3.41%
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3 months
+1.32%
+4.05%
 
1 year
+8.35%
+4.12%
 
3 years
+36.01%
+32.65%
 
5 years
+39.94%
+16.98%
 
Month to date
-5.37%
-5.99%
 
Quarter to date
+1.22%
+2.34%
 
Year to date
+1.22%
+2.34%
 
 
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
15
25
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
E.ON
BASF SE
RWE ST
DEUTSCHE POST
ALLIANZ SE
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
MUNICH RE
BMW AG
DAIMLER TRUCK AG
VOLKSWAGEN PRF
VONOVIA SE
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CONTINENTAL
BRENNTAG
PORSCHE SE VZ PRF
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BASF SE
DEUTSCHE POST
ALLIANZ SE
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
HANNOVER RUECKVERSICHERUNG
E.ON
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
MUNICH RE
RWE ST
HENKEL& KGAA PRF
HOCHTIEF
CONTINENTAL
SIEMENS
KNORR BREMSE
THYSSEN-KRUPP
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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 EXSB and EL4X

How did EXSB and EL4X perform in 2026?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB has delivered a year-to-date performance of 1.22%, while EL4X has returned 2.34%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSB or EL4X?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB has recorded -€3.5M in net flows YTD, compared to -€2.8M for EL4X since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSB or EL4X?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB reported a 1-year volatility of 15.55%, whereas EL4X registered volatility 15.94% over the same period.

How do EXSB and EL4X differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB is primarily exposed to sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, weight 25.21%, Utilities, weight 20.81% and Financials, weight 18.43%. The top sectors in EL4X feature Industrials, weight 26.08%, Financials, weight 21.40% and Materials, weight 14.09%.

How do EXSB and EL4X differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB has its largest country exposures in Germany, weight 99.93%. The top countries in EL4X feature Germany, weight 98.33% and Netherlands, weight 1.73%.

How do EXSB and EL4X differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB include E.ON, weight 10.95%, BASF SE, weight 10.14% and RWE ST, weight 9.87%. The top positions in EL4X feature BASF SE, weight 8.34%, DEUTSCHE POST, weight 8.05% and ALLIANZ SE, weight 7.42%.

Is EXSB or EL4X more diversified?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB holds 15 securities, with 99.93% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EL4X, by comparison, includes 25 holdings and has 81.16% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: EXSB or EL4X?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSB has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.07%, while EL4X offers 5.00%.

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