Compare SPYW vs. XZDZ ETF performance

›Compare ETFs›SPYW vs. XZDZ ETF comparison

Comparing 2 ETFs	Performance (December 16, 2025 - March 16, 2026)
SPYW +4.52% XZDZ -1.04%

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 3.98% and 3.45% respectively. Industrials, Financials and Utilities are SPYW’s top sector exposures, while XZDZ invests in Financials, Industrials and Information Technology as its top 3. SPYW’s top underlying securities are ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL (5.05%), AGEAS(EX-FORTIS) (4.72%) and BOUYGUES (4.68%). XZDZ’s top underlying securities are ASML HOLDING (6.53%), ALLIANZ SE (5.41%) and SAP SE (4.61%). 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 +€4.5M vs. +€90K for XZDZ. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +10.97bps (SPYW) and +15.02bps (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	€28.10	€38.07
AuM	-	-
E/R	0.3%	0.25%
Rating		Not rated

Provider	SPDR	Xtrackers by DWS
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	-2.37% To view, create a free account	-4.19% To view, create a free account
3 months	+4.52%	-1.04%
1 year	+9.63%	+6.15%
3 years	+48.85%	-
5 years	+52.48%	-
Month to date	-5.12%	-6.30%
Quarter to date	+2.44%	-1.89%
Year to date	+2.44%	-1.89%

Volatility and risk	1 year 3 years 5 years	1 year 3 years 5 years
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Exposure
Countries
Sectors or issuer types
Number of holdings	40	61
Weight of top 15 holdings
Top 15 holdings	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 To view, create a free account	ASML HOLDING ALLIANZ SE SAP SE INTESA SANPAOLO AXA SANOFI SA DEUTSCHE POST ORANGE KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV HEIDELBGCEMENT KONE ES0105046017 NN GROUP L OREAL S.A. ESSILORLUXOTTICA To view, create a free account

Replication
Benchmark	S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index	MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield Low Carbon SRI Screened Select Index
Replication method
Replication model
Trackinsight replication rating		Not rated
Tracking error (1Y)
Tracking difference (1Y)

Sustainability
ESG Consensus®
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 2.44%, while XZDZ has returned -1.89%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: SPYW or XZDZ?

As of yesterday, SPYW reported a 1-year volatility of 12.90%, whereas XZDZ registered volatility 13.44% over the same period.

How do SPYW and XZDZ differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, SPYW is primarily exposed to sectors such as Industrials, weight 23.21%, Financials, weight 22.13% and Utilities, weight 20.62%. The top sectors in XZDZ feature Financials, weight 21.72%, Industrials, weight 13.44% and Information Technology, weight 11.52%.

How do SPYW and XZDZ differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, SPYW has its largest country exposures in Germany, weight 22.07%, Italy, weight 21.48% and France, weight 14.21%. The top countries in XZDZ feature Germany, weight 30.32%, France, weight 24.48% and Netherlands, weight 16.96%.

How do SPYW and XZDZ differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, SPYW include ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL, weight 5.05%, AGEAS(EX-FORTIS), weight 4.72% and BOUYGUES, weight 4.68%. The top positions in XZDZ feature ASML HOLDING, weight 6.53%, ALLIANZ SE, weight 5.41% and SAP SE, weight 4.61%.

Is SPYW or XZDZ more diversified?

As of yesterday, SPYW holds 40 securities, with 55.95% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. XZDZ, by comparison, includes 61 holdings and has 57.11% 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 3.98%, while XZDZ offers 3.45%.

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