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XDWU ETF · Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF
The XDWU Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. It is built to track an index: MSCI Daily World Utilities Index. The XDWU ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 74 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Last update 3/13/2026, 8:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofWorld Utilities1M perf.+1.03%
Last price
$49.61
1M perf.
+1.03%
1M flows
+€84M
AuM
€686M
E/R
0.25%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
XDWU
$49.61
Performance & flows
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XDWU
$49.20
+10.95%
World Utilities
+11.05%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.03% | +10.95% | +32.01% | +62.85% | +67.81% | -3.12% | +9.79% | +9.79% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$49.20
1D NAV change
+0.83%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
74
Inception date
3/16/2016
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Norway
Italy
Sweden
United Kingdom
Luxembourg
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 Utilities 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 utilities sector, for example, power, water and gas services.
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 | +10.95% | +32.01% | +62.85% | +67.81% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
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Countries
USA
60.10%
Spain
8.17%
United Kingdom
7.17%
Italy
5.35%
Germany
3.96%
France
3.51%
Canada
3.32%
Japan
2.36%
Hong Kong
1.71%
Other
4.34%
Sectors
Utilities
99.33%
Unavailable
0.67%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 74
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
NEXTERA ENERGY
IBERDROLA SA
SOUTHERN
DUKE ENERGY
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
NATIONAL GRID
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
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SEMPRA ENERGY
VISTRA CORP
ENGIE
DOMINION ENERGY
E.ON
XCEL ENERGY
EXELON CORP
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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 XDWU 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.
XDWU’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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27.57% of holdings have positive scoring
72.43% of holdings have negative scoring
7.61%
15.33%
18.06%
36.89%
17.48%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Daily World Utilities Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NDWUUTI 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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| AuM | ||
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XMME | Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF | €9.66B |
XD9U | Xtrackers MSCI USA UCITS ETF | €9.25B |
XDEW | Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF | €9.22B |
Frequently asked questions about XDWU
What does Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF, XDWU, invest in?
XDWU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Utilities Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XDWU replicate?
XDWU tracks the MSCI Daily World Utilities Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XDWU?
XDWU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XDWU launched?
XDWU was introduced to the market on March 16, 2016. It trades on Norway, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of XDWU?
Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF, XDWU, is provided by Xtrackers by DWS. Learn more about Xtrackers by DWS here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XDWU?
XDWU oversees €686M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has XDWU performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, XDWU returned 1.03% over the past month, 10.95% over the last three months and 9.79% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XDWU?
As of March 12, 2026, XDWU recorded net flows of +€84M over the last month and +€129M year-to-date.
Does XDWU distribute dividends?
XDWU follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of XDWU?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWU has significant geographic allocations in USA, Spain and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does XDWU invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWU focuses largely on Utilities.
How many securities does XDWU hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWU holds 74 positions in its portfolio, with 54.11% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XDWU?
As of January 31, 2026, XDWU top three holdings include NEXTERA ENERGY, IBERDROLA SA and SOUTHERN.
What is the base currency of XDWU?
The base currency of XDWU is USD.
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