Compare EXSH vs. SPYW ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 18, 2025 - March 18, 2026)
EXSH
+6.28%
SPYW
+3.70%
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Comparison analysis

iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) (EXSH) and State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (SPYW) belong to the Europe Blended Cap and High Dividend industry segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both EXSH and SPYW distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 4.81% and 3.98% respectively. Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Energy are EXSH’s top sector exposures, while SPYW invests in Industrials, Financials 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%). SPYW’s top underlying securities are ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL (5.05%), AGEAS(EX-FORTIS) (4.72%) and BOUYGUES (4.68%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.31%, EXSH is more expensive than SPYW, with 0.3%. EXSH has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€3.7M vs. +€4.5M for SPYW.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +13.46bps (EXSH) and +10.95bps (SPYW). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of EXSH and SPYW, 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
SPYW
State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other European Equities
ISIN
IE00B5M1WJ87
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
€23.73
€28.11
 
AuM
-
-
 
E/R
0.31%
0.3%
 
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 objective of the State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF is to track the performance of certain high dividend-yielding equity securities issued by companies from within the Eurozone. It aims to do this by tracking the performance of the S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index as closely as possible. The S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index is designed to measure the performance of the 40 highest dividend-yielding Eurozone companies within the S&P Europe Broad Market Index (BMI), as determined in accordance with the Index methodology, that have followed a managed dividends policy of increasing or stable dividends for at least 10 consecutive years.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-1.86%
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-3.12%
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3 months
+6.28%
+3.70%
 
1 year
+28.41%
+9.15%
 
3 years
+77.49%
+49.15%
 
5 years
+75.62%
+52.09%
 
Month to date
-2.55%
-5.07%
 
Quarter to date
+4.14%
+2.50%
 
Year to date
+4.14%
+2.50%
 
 
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
40
 
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
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ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL
AGEAS(EX-FORTIS)
BOUYGUES
UPM-KYMMENE OY
DEUTSCHE POST
UNIPOL GRUPPO FINANZIARIO
GENERALI
KPN-KON.NV
ALLIANZ SE
A2A SPA
TERNA RETE ELETTRICA NAZIONALE
SANOFI SA
ELISA
VALMET CORP
KONE
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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 EXSH and SPYW

How did EXSH and SPYW perform in 2026?

As of 3/18/2026, EXSH has delivered a year-to-date performance of 4.14%, while SPYW has returned 2.50%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSH or SPYW?

As of 3/18/2026, EXSH has recorded +€156M in net flows YTD, compared to +€96M for SPYW since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSH or SPYW?

As of 3/18/2026, EXSH reported a 1-year volatility of 13.96%, whereas SPYW registered volatility 12.92% over the same period.

How do EXSH and SPYW differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/18/2026, 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 SPYW feature Industrials, weight 23.21%, Financials, weight 22.13% and Utilities, weight 20.62%.

How do EXSH and SPYW differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/18/2026, 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 SPYW feature Germany, weight 22.07%, Italy, weight 21.48% and France, weight 14.21%.

How do EXSH and SPYW differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/18/2026, EXSH include AKER BP ASA, weight 5.38%, ABN AMRO BANK, weight 5.01% and RIO TINTO, weight 4.59%. The top positions in SPYW feature ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL, weight 5.05%, AGEAS(EX-FORTIS), weight 4.72% and BOUYGUES, weight 4.68%.

Is EXSH or SPYW more diversified?

As of 3/18/2026, EXSH holds 30 securities, with 60.67% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SPYW, by comparison, includes 40 holdings and has 55.95% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of 3/18/2026, EXSH has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.81%, while SPYW offers 3.98%.

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