Compare SPYW vs. XZDZ ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (March 30, 2026 - April 28, 2026)
SPYW
+3.35%
XZDZ
+3.36%
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Comparison analysis

State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (SPYW) 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 SPYW and XZDZ distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 3.59% and 3.38% respectively. Financials, Industrials and Utilities are SPYW’s top sector exposures, while XZDZ invests in Financials, Industrials and Consumer Staples as its top 3. SPYW’s top underlying securities are ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL (5.22%), UPM-KYMMENE OY (5.05%) and BOUYGUES (4.97%). 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 0.3%, SPYW is more expensive than XZDZ, with 0.25%. SPYW has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€4.8M vs. +€64K for XZDZ.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +10.51bps (SPYW) and +15.56bps (XZDZ). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of SPYW and XZDZ, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

SPYW
State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other European Equities
ISIN
IE00B5M1WJ87
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
€28.76
€38.88
 
AuM
-
-
 
E/R
0.3%
0.25%
 
Rating
Not rated
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
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.
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
+3.35%
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+3.36%
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3 months
+5.76%
+0.49%
 
1 year
+14.24%
+11.72%
 
3 years
+44.04%
-
 
5 years
+52.61%
-
 
Month to date
+2.87%
+2.84%
 
Quarter to date
+2.87%
+2.84%
 
Year to date
+5.47%
+0.20%
 
 
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
40
60
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL
UPM-KYMMENE OY
BOUYGUES
AGEAS(EX-FORTIS)
UNIPOL GRUPPO FINANZIARIO
KPN-KON.NV
DEUTSCHE POST
TERNA RETE ELETTRICA NAZIONALE
GENERALI
ALLIANZ SE
A2A SPA
SANOFI SA
ELISA
KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV
MUNICH RE
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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
+65.58bps
Worst
+13.32bps
Best
+46.33bps
Worst
+30.46bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.18bps
Worst
-2.46bps
Avg
+0.13bps
Worst
-3.33bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about SPYW and XZDZ

How did SPYW and XZDZ perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, SPYW has delivered a year-to-date performance of 5.47%, while XZDZ has returned 0.20%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SPYW or XZDZ?

As of yesterday, SPYW has recorded +€162M in net flows YTD, compared to +€5.5M for XZDZ since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: SPYW or XZDZ?

As of yesterday, SPYW reported a 1-year volatility of 10.04%, whereas XZDZ registered volatility 11.40% over the same period.

How do SPYW and XZDZ differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, SPYW is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 22.47%, Industrials, weight 22.10% and Utilities, weight 20.58%. The top sectors in XZDZ feature Financials, weight 21.64%, Industrials, weight 13.41% and Consumer Staples, weight 11.52%.

How do SPYW and XZDZ differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, SPYW has its largest country exposures in Italy, weight 21.35%, Germany, weight 19.01% and France, weight 14.14%. The top countries in XZDZ feature Germany, weight 28.75%, France, weight 25.59% and Netherlands, weight 17.42%.

How do SPYW and XZDZ differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, SPYW include ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL, weight 5.22%, UPM-KYMMENE OY, weight 5.05% and BOUYGUES, weight 4.97%. The top positions in XZDZ feature ASML HOLDING, weight 6.24%, ALLIANZ SE, weight 5.36% and ORANGE, weight 4.36%.

Is SPYW or XZDZ more diversified?

As of yesterday, SPYW holds 40 securities, with 57.11% 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: SPYW or XZDZ?

As of yesterday, SPYW has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.59%, while XZDZ offers 3.38%.

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