Compare EXSH vs. XZDZ ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (April 7, 2026 - May 5, 2026)
EXSH
+4.65%
XZDZ
+1.61%
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Comparison analysis

iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) (EXSH) 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 EXSH and XZDZ distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 4.66% and 3.39% respectively. Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials are EXSH’s top sector exposures, while XZDZ invests in Financials, Industrials and Consumer Staples 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%). XZDZ’s top underlying securities are ASML HOLDING (6.24%), ALLIANZ SE (5.36%) and ORANGE (4.36%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.31%, EXSH is more expensive than XZDZ, with 0.25%. EXSH has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€3.3M vs. +€63K for XZDZ.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +13.13bps (EXSH) and +15.56bps (XZDZ). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of EXSH and XZDZ, 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
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
€24.86
€38.73
 
AuM
-
-
 
TER
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 European 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
+4.65%
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+1.61%
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3 months
+5.40%
-2.09%
 
1 year
+33.14%
+7.97%
 
3 years
+81.18%
-
 
5 years
+81.75%
-
 
Month to date
+0.26%
-0.89%
 
Quarter to date
+6.72%
+2.45%
 
Year to date
+9.49%
-0.17%
 
 
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
60
 
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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ASML HOLDING
ALLIANZ SE
ORANGE
SANOFI SA
AXA
SAP SE
KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV
DEUTSCHE POST
INTESA SANPAOLO
ES0105046017
NN GROUP
KONE
AIR LIQUIDE
L OREAL S.A.
HEIDELBGCEMENT
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
Not rated
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
+48.84bps
Worst
+28.76bps
Best
+46.33bps
Worst
+36.48bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.09bps
Worst
-8.69bps
Avg
+0.14bps
Worst
-3.33bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about EXSH and XZDZ

How did EXSH and XZDZ perform in 2026?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH has delivered a year-to-date performance of 9.49%, while XZDZ has returned -0.17%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EXSH or XZDZ?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH has recorded +€306M in net flows YTD, compared to +€5.5M for XZDZ since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EXSH or XZDZ?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH reported a 1-year volatility of 11.16%, whereas XZDZ registered volatility 11.57% over the same period.

How do EXSH and XZDZ 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 XZDZ feature Financials, weight 21.64%, Industrials, weight 13.41% and Consumer Staples, weight 11.52%.

How do EXSH and XZDZ 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 XZDZ feature Germany, weight 28.75%, France, weight 25.59% and Netherlands, weight 17.42%.

How do EXSH and XZDZ 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 XZDZ feature ASML HOLDING, weight 6.24%, ALLIANZ SE, weight 5.36% and ORANGE, weight 4.36%.

Is EXSH or XZDZ more diversified?

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH holds 30 securities, with 59.05% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. XZDZ, by comparison, includes 60 holdings and has 57.19% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of 5/5/2026, EXSH has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.66%, while XZDZ offers 3.39%.

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