Compare EXSH vs. EQDS ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (April 7, 2026 - May 5, 2026)
EXSH
+4.65%
EQDS
+3.22%
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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 4.66% and 3.31% respectively. Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials are EXSH’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Financials, Industrials and Utilities as its top 3. EXSH’s top underlying securities are TAYLOR WIMPEY (5.42%), LEGAL AND GENERAL GROUP (5.23%) and AKER BP ASA (5.05%). EQDS’s top underlying securities are NOVARTIS (4.58%), IBERDROLA SA (3.43%) and ABB (3.21%). 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 +€3.3M vs. +€1.8M for EQDS.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +13.13bps (EXSH) and +11.37bps (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
€24.86
€6.73
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€864M
 
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
+4.65%
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+3.22%
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3 months
+5.40%
+0.98%
 
1 year
+33.14%
+8.42%
 
3 years
+81.18%
+33.11%
 
5 years
+81.75%
+62.31%
 
Month to date
+0.26%
-0.09%
 
Quarter to date
+6.72%
+4.31%
 
Year to date
+9.49%
+3.49%
 
 
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
79
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
TAYLOR WIMPEY
LEGAL AND GENERAL GROUP
AKER BP ASA
SIGNIFY NV
TELEPERFORMANCE
BMG0112X1056
JE00BVSYJW51
INVESTEC PLC
GB00BM8PJY71
ARS NEDERLAND NV
COVIVIO SA
NN GROUP
ABN AMRO BANK
SCOR SE
CREDIT AGRICOLE
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NOVARTIS
IBERDROLA SA
ABB
NATIONAL GRID
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
ZURICH INSURANCE
VOLVO
AXA
GB00BVZK7T90
EQUINOR
MUNICH RE
CAIXABANK SA
GENERALI
GROUPE DANONE
SWISS REINSURANCE
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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
+28.76bps
Best
+23.09bps
Worst
+7.92bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.09bps
Worst
-8.69bps
Avg
+0.08bps
Worst
-5.72bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about EXSH and EQDS

How did EXSH and EQDS perform in 2026?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH has delivered a year-to-date performance of 9.49%, while EQDS has returned 3.49%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSH or EQDS?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH has recorded +€306M in net flows YTD, compared to -€89M for EQDS since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSH or EQDS?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH reported a 1-year volatility of 11.16%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 9.99% over the same period.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in sector exposure?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 45.73%, Consumer Discretionary, weight 13.73% and Industrials, weight 9.12%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Financials, weight 27.81%, Industrials, weight 16.02% and Utilities, weight 10.64%.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH has its largest country exposures in United Kingdom, weight 23.46%, France, weight 21.95% and Netherlands, weight 17.04%. The top countries in EQDS feature Switzerland, weight 18.08%, United Kingdom, weight 17.17% and France, weight 11.27%.

How do EXSH and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH include TAYLOR WIMPEY, weight 5.42%, LEGAL AND GENERAL GROUP, weight 5.23% and AKER BP ASA, weight 5.05%. The top positions in EQDS feature NOVARTIS, weight 4.58%, IBERDROLA SA, weight 3.43% and ABB, weight 3.21%.

Is EXSH or EQDS more diversified?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH holds 30 securities, with 59.05% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EQDS, by comparison, includes 79 holdings and has 42.15% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.66%, while EQDS offers 3.31%.

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