Compare EXSH vs. EQDS ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (July 14, 2026 - August 14, 2026)
EXSH
+6.33%
EQDS
+2.53%
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Comparison analysis

iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) (EXSH) 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 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 4.68% and 1.80% respectively. Finance, Energy and Consumer Cyclicals are EXSH’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Technology as its top 3. EXSH’s top underlying securities are Legal & General Group Plc (6.07%), Taylor Wimpey Plc (4.60%) and Aegon Ltd. (4.22%). EQDS’s top underlying securities are Novartis AG (4.04%), Allianz SE (3.33%) and ABB Ltd. (3.26%). 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 +€2.6M vs. +€1.2M for EQDS.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +11.23bps (EXSH) and +11.77bps (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
€27.24
€7.31
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€870M
 
Base currency
EUR
EUR
 
TER
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 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
+6.33%
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+2.53%
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3 months
+9.34%
+9.72%
 
1 year
+34.39%
+17.97%
 
3 years
+104.30%
+47.89%
 
5 years
+91.83%
+69.02%
 
Month to date
+2.13%
+1.31%
 
Quarter to date
+9.69%
+3.27%
 
Year to date
+23.42%
+13.80%
 
 
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
71
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
Legal & General Group Plc
Taylor Wimpey Plc
Aegon Ltd.
B&M European Value Retail Plc
ABN AMRO Bank NV
Aker BP ASA
NatWest Group Plc
Signify NV
Teleperformance SE
Investec Plc
NN Group NV
Poste Italiane SpA
ASR Nederland NV
Covivio SA
Crédit Agricole SA
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Novartis AG
Allianz SE
ABB Ltd.
Iberdrola SA
Unilever Plc
ASML Holding NV
Zurich Insurance Group AG
AXA SA
Givaudan SA
CaixaBank SA
Danone SA
National Grid Plc
Sika AG
Assicurazioni Generali SpA
Swiss Re AG
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
+48.84bps
Worst
+21.37bps
Best
+23.09bps
Worst
+13.38bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.06bps
Worst
-8.69bps
Avg
+0.06bps
Worst
-5.72bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about EXSH and EQDS

How did EXSH and EQDS perform in 2026?

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH has delivered a year-to-date performance of 23.42%, while EQDS has returned 13.80%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSH or EQDS?

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH has recorded +€489M in net flows YTD, compared to -€166M for EQDS since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSH or EQDS?

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH reported a 1-year volatility of 11.61%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 10.12% over the same period.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in sector exposure?

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH is primarily exposed to sectors such as Finance, weight 64.47%, Energy, weight 9.23% and Consumer Cyclicals, weight 9.19%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Finance, weight 32.74%, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, weight 11.95% and Technology, weight 11.01%.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH has its largest country exposures in United Kingdom, weight 28.44%, France, weight 23.95% and Netherlands, weight 22.15%. The top countries in EQDS feature Switzerland, weight 22.67%, United Kingdom, weight 19.59% and Germany, weight 11.81%.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH include Legal & General Group Plc, weight 6.07%, Taylor Wimpey Plc, weight 4.60% and Aegon Ltd., weight 4.22%. The top positions in EQDS feature Novartis AG, weight 4.04%, Allianz SE, weight 3.33% and ABB Ltd., weight 3.26%.

Is EXSH or EQDS more diversified?

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH holds 30 securities, with 59.44% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EQDS, by comparison, includes 71 holdings and has 42.20% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of 8/14/2026, EXSH has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.68%, while EQDS offers 1.80%.

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