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What are ETF Share Classes?
ETF issuers can offer ETFs in multiple share classes with different characteristics, such as their:
- Currency: USD, EUR or GBP for example so that investors can buy the share in their own currency
- Hedging policy: Returns are either converted to the share class currency or hedged so that variations in currency exchange rates do not impact returns in investors’ currency
- Dividend policy: Accumulating or Distributing. The difference comes down to how they handle dividend payments from the underlying shares. “Accumulating share classes” reinvest the dividends payments from the fund’s holdings while “Distributing share classes” pay them out to investors as a regular income stream.
The choice of which ETF share class to buy is an important factor to consider as it can impact your long-term returns and change the types of taxes you might need to pay (depending on where you live).
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Since our founding in 2016, we have been at the forefront of the industry, delivering accessible, comprehensive, and reliable tools to support the evolving needs of investors.
Over the past decade, Trackinsight has expanded its operations across six countries, serving thousands of professional investors. We’ve consistently innovated to provide cutting-edge solutions that meet the changing demands of the ETF market.
In 2024, Kepler Cheuvreux, a leading independent European financial services firm, acquired a majority stake in Trackinsight, becoming the company's principal shareholder.
This strategic partnership solidifies Trackinsight's position as a premier provider of ETF selection and analysis tools, while strengthening Kepler Cheuvreux’s commitment to becoming a leading player in the ETF sector.
Together, we are committed to offering advanced services that empower professional investors, advisors, institutions, and issuers. This new step enables us to deliver even more comprehensive and innovative technological solutions, driving ETF investing to new heights.
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