Compare EXSG vs. XZDZ ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 15, 2025 - March 13, 2026)
EXSG
+0.62%
XZDZ
-1.65%
-20246%JANFEBMAR0
Comparison analysis

iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) (EXSG) and Xtrackers MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield ESG UCITS ETF (XZDZ) belong to the High Dividend industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both EXSG and XZDZ distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 4.51% and 3.46% respectively. Financials, Utilities and Consumer Discretionary are EXSG’s top sector exposures, while XZDZ invests in Financials, Industrials and Information Technology as its top 3. EXSG’s top underlying securities are ABN AMRO BANK (6.44%), OMV (5.82%) and NN GROUP (5.11%). XZDZ’s top underlying securities are ASML HOLDING (6.53%), ALLIANZ SE (5.41%) and SAP SE (4.61%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.31%, EXSG is more expensive than XZDZ, with 0.25%. EXSG has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€1.1M vs. +€90K for XZDZ.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +17.56bps (EXSG) and +15.02bps (XZDZ). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of EXSG and XZDZ, 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
XZDZ
Xtrackers MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield ESG UCITS ETF 1D - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Eurozone Equities
ISIN
IE000VCBWFL8
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
€21.12
€37.92
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€544M
 
Base currency
EUR
EUR
 
E/R
0.31%
0.25%
 
Rating
Not rated
 
 
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 is passively managed. The fund promotes environmental and social characteristics and is subject to the disclosure requirements of a financial product in accordance with article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector. More ESG information is available in the sales prospectus and supplement and on the DWS website. The fund aims to reflect the performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield Low Carbon SRI Screened Select Index (index). The index is based on the MSCI EMU Index (Parent Index) which is designed to reflect the performance of certain shares in large and medium listed companies in the European Monetary Union. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the index, shares must be included as constituents within the Parent Index and must meet certain environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-2.19%
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-4.44%
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3 months
+0.62%
-1.65%
 
1 year
+21.51%
+7.50%
 
3 years
+58.31%
-
 
5 years
+53.29%
-
 
Month to date
-5.04%
-6.65%
 
Quarter to date
-0.72%
-2.25%
 
Year to date
-0.72%
-2.25%
 
 
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
30
61
 
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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ASML HOLDING
ALLIANZ SE
SAP SE
INTESA SANPAOLO
AXA
SANOFI SA
DEUTSCHE POST
ORANGE
KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV
HEIDELBGCEMENT
KONE
ES0105046017
NN GROUP
L OREAL S.A.
ESSILORLUXOTTICA
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
Not rated
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about EXSG and XZDZ

How did EXSG and XZDZ perform in 2026?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSG has delivered a year-to-date performance of -0.72%, while XZDZ has returned -2.25%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSG or XZDZ?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSG has recorded +€582K in net flows YTD, compared to +€5.5M for XZDZ since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSG or XZDZ?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSG reported a 1-year volatility of 13.58%, whereas XZDZ registered volatility 13.46% over the same period.

How do EXSG and XZDZ differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/13/2026, 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 XZDZ feature Financials, weight 21.72%, Industrials, weight 13.44% and Information Technology, weight 11.52%.

How do EXSG and XZDZ differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSG has its largest country exposures in Netherlands, weight 27.49%, Germany, weight 17.01% and France, weight 16.84%. The top countries in XZDZ feature Germany, weight 30.32%, France, weight 24.48% and Netherlands, weight 16.96%.

How do EXSG and XZDZ differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSG include ABN AMRO BANK, weight 6.44%, OMV, weight 5.82% and NN GROUP, weight 5.11%. The top positions in XZDZ feature ASML HOLDING, weight 6.53%, ALLIANZ SE, weight 5.41% and SAP SE, weight 4.61%.

Is EXSG or XZDZ more diversified?

As of 3/13/2026, EXSG holds 30 securities, with 65.00% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. XZDZ, by comparison, includes 61 holdings and has 57.11% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of 3/13/2026, EXSG has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.51%, while XZDZ offers 3.46%.

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