Compare EXSH vs. EQDS ETF performance

›Compare ETFs›EXSH vs. EQDS ETF comparison

Comparing 2 ETFs	Performance (December 16, 2025 - March 16, 2026)
EXSH +5.82% EQDS +2.92%

Comparison analysis

iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) (EXSH) 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 EXSH using the Full replication approach and EQDS applying the Optimized sampling model. Both EXSH and EQDS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 4.87% and 3.38% respectively. Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Energy are EXSH’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Financials, Industrials and Utilities as its top 3. EXSH’s top underlying securities are AKER BP ASA (5.38%), ABN AMRO BANK (5.01%) and RIO TINTO (4.59%). 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%, EXSH is more expensive than EQDS, with 0.28%. EXSH has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€3.8M vs. +€2.4M for EQDS. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +13.45bps (EXSH) and +12.43bps (EQDS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of EXSH and EQDS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

	EXSH iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other European Equities ISIN DE0002635299	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	€23.41	€6.59
AuM	-	-
Total AuM of fund		€857M
Base currency	EUR	EUR
E/R	0.31%	0.28%
Rating

Provider	iShares	iShares
Investment strategy	The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of 30 stocks with leading dividend yields selected from companies in European 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	-1.52% To view, create a free account	-1.82% To view, create a free account
3 months	+5.82%	+2.92%
1 year	+28.01%	+6.61%
3 years	+74.18%	+38.33%
5 years	+75.22%	+64.44%
Month to date	-3.86%	-4.85%
Quarter to date	+2.75%	+1.43%
Year to date	+2.75%	+1.43%

Volatility and risk	1 year 3 years 5 years	1 year 3 years 5 years
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Perf./Volatility
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Exposure
Countries
Sectors or issuer types
Number of holdings	30	84
Weight of top 15 holdings
Top 15 holdings	AKER BP ASA ABN AMRO BANK RIO TINTO LEGAL AND GENERAL GROUP POLSKI KONCERN MOELLER MAERSK HSBC HOLDINGS NN GROUP INVESTEC PLC TAYLOR WIMPEY RUBIS ING GROEP POSTE ITALIANE IG GROUP SIGNIFY NV To view, create a free account	NOVARTIS ABB IBERDROLA SA GB00BVZK7T90 VOLVO NATIONAL GRID ENEL GLOBAL TRADING ZURICH INSURANCE AXA CAIXABANK SA MUNICH RE KBC GROEP ESSILORLUXOTTICA GENERALI DIAGEO To view, create a free account

Replication
Benchmark	STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 Index	MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield Advanced Select
Replication method
Replication model
Trackinsight replication rating
Tracking error (1Y)
Tracking difference (1Y)

Sustainability
ESG Consensus®
SDG

Frequently asked questions about EXSH and EQDS

How did EXSH and EQDS perform in 2026?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH has delivered a year-to-date performance of 2.75%, while EQDS has returned 1.43%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSH or EQDS?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH has recorded +€156M in net flows YTD, compared to -€76M for EQDS since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSH or EQDS?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH reported a 1-year volatility of 13.96%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 12.94% over the same period.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 48.53%, Consumer Discretionary, weight 12.45% and Energy, weight 9.57%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Financials, weight 27.33%, Industrials, weight 17.36% and Utilities, weight 10.03%.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH has its largest country exposures in United Kingdom, weight 27.31%, Netherlands, weight 18.73% and France, weight 12.57%. The top countries in EQDS feature United Kingdom, weight 18.55%, Switzerland, weight 17.64% and France, weight 11.73%.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH include AKER BP ASA, weight 5.38%, ABN AMRO BANK, weight 5.01% and RIO TINTO, weight 4.59%. The top positions in EQDS feature NOVARTIS, weight 4.29%, ABB, weight 3.34% and IBERDROLA SA, weight 3.16%.

Is EXSH or EQDS more diversified?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH holds 30 securities, with 60.67% 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: EXSH or EQDS?

As of 3/16/2026, EXSH has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.87%, while EQDS offers 3.38%.

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