Compare XZDZ vs. EQDS ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 30, 2025 - March 30, 2026)
XZDZ
-3.13%
EQDS
-0.91%
-4-20246%JANFEBMAR0
Comparison analysis

Xtrackers MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield ESG UCITS ETF (XZDZ) and iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF (EQDS) belong to the Europe Large and Mid Cap industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with XZDZ using the Full replication approach and EQDS applying the Optimized sampling model. Both XZDZ and EQDS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 3.49% and 3.46% respectively. Financials, Industrials and Consumer Staples are XZDZ’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Financials, Industrials and Utilities as its top 3. XZDZ’s top underlying securities are ASML HOLDING (6.39%), ALLIANZ SE (5.34%) and SAP SE (4.56%). EQDS’s top underlying securities are NOVARTIS (4.56%), ABB (3.39%) and IBERDROLA SA (3.22%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, XZDZ is cheaper than EQDS, with 0.28%. XZDZ has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€94K vs. +€2.1M for EQDS.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +15.02bps (XZDZ) and +12.41bps (EQDS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of XZDZ and EQDS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

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
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
€37.61
€6.44
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€831M
 
Base currency
EUR
EUR
 
E/R
0.25%
0.28%
 
Rating
Not rated
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
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
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
-5.41%
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-5.80%
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3 months
-3.13%
-0.91%
 
1 year
+9.02%
+5.82%
 
3 years
-
+30.98%
 
5 years
-
+58.04%
 
Month to date
-7.41%
-7.04%
 
Quarter to date
-3.05%
-0.91%
 
Year to date
-3.05%
-0.91%
 
 
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
61
82
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
ASML HOLDING
ALLIANZ SE
SAP SE
AXA
ORANGE
SANOFI SA
INTESA SANPAOLO
DEUTSCHE POST
KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV
ES0105046017
KONE
NN GROUP
L OREAL S.A.
HEIDELBGCEMENT
AIR LIQUIDE
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NOVARTIS
ABB
IBERDROLA SA
GB00BVZK7T90
VOLVO
NATIONAL GRID
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
ZURICH INSURANCE
AXA
CAIXABANK SA
MUNICH RE
GENERALI
KBC GROEP
GROUPE DANONE
ESSILORLUXOTTICA
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
Not rated
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about XZDZ and EQDS

How did XZDZ and EQDS perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, XZDZ has delivered a year-to-date performance of -3.05%, while EQDS has returned -0.91%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: XZDZ or EQDS?

As of yesterday, XZDZ reported a 1-year volatility of 13.59%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 13.28% over the same period.

How do XZDZ and EQDS differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, XZDZ is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 21.71%, Industrials, weight 13.65% and Consumer Staples, weight 11.71%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Financials, weight 27.06%, Industrials, weight 17.06% and Utilities, weight 10.34%.

How do XZDZ and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, XZDZ has its largest country exposures in Germany, weight 29.50%, France, weight 25.03% and Netherlands, weight 17.30%. The top countries in EQDS feature United Kingdom, weight 18.18%, Switzerland, weight 17.95% and France, weight 11.81%.

How do XZDZ and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, XZDZ include ASML HOLDING, weight 6.39%, ALLIANZ SE, weight 5.34% and SAP SE, weight 4.56%. The top positions in EQDS feature NOVARTIS, weight 4.56%, ABB, weight 3.39% and IBERDROLA SA, weight 3.22%.

Is XZDZ or EQDS more diversified?

As of yesterday, XZDZ holds 61 securities, with 56.94% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EQDS, by comparison, includes 82 holdings and has 41.79% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of yesterday, XZDZ has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.49%, while EQDS offers 3.46%.

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