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XDWS ETF · Xtrackers MSCI World Consumer Staples UCITS ETF
The XDWS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. It is built to track an index: MSCI World Consumer Staples Index. The XDWS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 93 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofWorld Consumer Staples1M perf.-6.06%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-5.88%
1M flows
-€70M
AuM
€722M
E/R
0.25%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
XDWS
N/A
Performance & flows
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XDWS
$54.83
+6.01%
World Consumer Staples
+5.56%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.88%  | +6.01%  | +11.35%  | +27.82% | +37.62% | -6.50% | +6.62% | +6.62% | |
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Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$54.81
1D NAV change
0.00%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
93
Inception date
3/9/2016
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Sweden
United Kingdom
Denmark
Spain
Finland
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the Fund is to track the performance before fees and expenses of the underlying asset, which is the MSCI World Consumer Staples Total Return Net Index. The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the shares of certain companies in various developed markets. The shares are issued by companies in the consumer staples sector. The consumer staples sector covers, for example, food, food retailing, and household and personal products.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +6.01% | +11.35% | +27.82% | +37.62% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
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Countries
USA
63.93%
United Kingdom
10.97%
Switzerland
6.42%
Japan
4.59%
France
4.19%
Canada
2.31%
Netherlands
1.94%
Belgium
1.74%
Australia
1.01%
Other
2.89%
Sectors
Consumer Staples
92.40%
Consumer Discretionary
2.22%
Unavailable
5.37%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 93
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
WALMART INC
COSTCO WHOLESALE
PROCTERGAMBLE
COCA-COLA
PHILLIP MORRIS
NESTLE SA
PEPSICO U
GB00BVZK7T90
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
L OREAL S.A.
ALTRIA GROUP
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
MONSTER BEVERAGE
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about XDWS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
XDWS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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57.34% of holdings have positive scoring
42.65% of holdings have negative scoring
26.75%
28.66%
12.53%
22.58%
7.54%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Daily Total Return World Net Consumer Staples Index - USD
Index ticker
NDWUCSTA Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Xtrackers by DWS
Xtrackers by DWS ID Card
Number of funds
490
Total AuM
€323.47B
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.95%
Average expense ratio
0.2452%
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Frequently asked questions about XDWS
What does Xtrackers MSCI World Consumer Staples UCITS ETF, XDWS, invest in?
XDWS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Consumer Staples Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XDWS replicate?
XDWS tracks the MSCI Daily Total Return World Net Consumer Staples Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XDWS?
XDWS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XDWS launched?
XDWS was introduced to the market on March 9, 2016. It trades on Sweden, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of XDWS?
Xtrackers MSCI World Consumer Staples UCITS ETF, XDWS, is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. Learn more about Xtrackers by DWS here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XDWS?
XDWS oversees €722M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has XDWS performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, XDWS returned -5.88% over the past month, 6.01% over the last three months and 6.62% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XDWS?
As of March 12, 2026, XDWS recorded net flows of -€70M over the last month and -€62M year-to-date.
Does XDWS distribute dividends?
XDWS follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of XDWS?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWS has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
In which sector or theme does XDWS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWS focuses largely on Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does XDWS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWS holds 93 positions in its portfolio, with 67.82% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XDWS?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWS top three holdings include WALMART INC, COSTCO WHOLESALE and PROCTERGAMBLE.
What is the base currency of XDWS?
The base currency of XDWS is USD.
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