Compare EXSG vs. EQDS ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 17, 2025 - March 17, 2026)
EXSG
+1.73%
EQDS
+3.75%
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Comparison analysis

iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) (EXSG) provides exposure to the Europe Blended Cap and High Dividend segments. iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF (EQDS) belongs to the Europe Large and Mid Cap and Multi-Factor segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with EXSG using the Full replication approach and EQDS applying the Optimized sampling model. Both EXSG and EQDS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 4.47% and 3.35% respectively. Financials, Utilities and Consumer Discretionary are EXSG’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Financials, Industrials and Utilities as its top 3. EXSG’s top underlying securities are ABN AMRO BANK (6.44%), OMV (5.82%) and NN GROUP (5.11%). EQDS’s top underlying securities are NOVARTIS (4.29%), ABB (3.34%) and IBERDROLA SA (3.16%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.31%, EXSG is more expensive than EQDS, with 0.28%. EXSG has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€1.1M vs. +€2.3M for EQDS.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +17.74bps (EXSG) and +12.43bps (EQDS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of EXSG and EQDS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

EXSG
iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other Eurozone Equities
Share class
Dist
EUR
ISIN
DE0002635281
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
€21.33
€6.65
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€549M
€864M
 
Base currency
EUR
EUR
 
E/R
0.31%
0.28%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of 30 stocks with leading dividend yields selected from companies in Eurozone countries.
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
-2.43%
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-1.23%
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3 months
+1.73%
+3.75%
 
1 year
+20.80%
+7.53%
 
3 years
+69.20%
+41.09%
 
5 years
+52.80%
+67.10%
 
Month to date
-4.12%
-4.02%
 
Quarter to date
+0.24%
+2.30%
 
Year to date
+0.24%
+2.30%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
30
84
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
ABN AMRO BANK
OMV
NN GROUP
ING GROEP
POSTE ITALIANE
SIGNIFY NV
ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL
BANKINTER SA
ORANGE
VOLKSWAGEN PRF
ARS NEDERLAND NV
BNP PARIBAS
SNAM RETE GAS
BMW AG
CREDIT AGRICOLE
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NOVARTIS
ABB
IBERDROLA SA
GB00BVZK7T90
VOLVO
NATIONAL GRID
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
ZURICH INSURANCE
AXA
CAIXABANK SA
MUNICH RE
KBC GROEP
ESSILORLUXOTTICA
GENERALI
DIAGEO
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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 EXSG and EQDS

How did EXSG and EQDS perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, EXSG has delivered a year-to-date performance of 0.24%, while EQDS has returned 2.30%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSG or EQDS?

As of yesterday, EXSG has recorded +€582K in net flows YTD, compared to -€76M for EQDS since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSG or EQDS?

As of yesterday, EXSG reported a 1-year volatility of 13.56%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 12.94% over the same period.

How do EXSG and EQDS differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, EXSG is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 50.26%, Utilities, weight 11.17% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 10.63%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Financials, weight 27.33%, Industrials, weight 17.36% and Utilities, weight 10.03%.

How do EXSG and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, EXSG has its largest country exposures in Netherlands, weight 27.49%, Germany, weight 17.01% and France, weight 16.84%. The top countries in EQDS feature United Kingdom, weight 18.55%, Switzerland, weight 17.64% and France, weight 11.73%.

How do EXSG and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, EXSG include ABN AMRO BANK, weight 6.44%, OMV, weight 5.82% and NN GROUP, weight 5.11%. The top positions in EQDS feature NOVARTIS, weight 4.29%, ABB, weight 3.34% and IBERDROLA SA, weight 3.16%.

Is EXSG or EQDS more diversified?

As of yesterday, EXSG holds 30 securities, with 65.00% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EQDS, by comparison, includes 84 holdings and has 41.43% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of yesterday, EXSG has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.47%, while EQDS offers 3.35%.

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