Two new db x-trackers bond index funds from the ETF section of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management have been tradable in the XTF segment on Xetra since Friday.
The db x-trackers II Barclays Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF enables investors to participate in the performance of the global market for fixed-income bonds with investment-grade rating. Bonds issued by entities whose probability of payment default has been deemed lower are awarded investment-grade ratings. The index comprises all bonds from the following three indices: U.S. Aggregate Index, Pan-European Aggregate Index and Asian-Pacific Aggregate Index.
ETF Name: db x-trackers II Barclays Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: LU0942970103
Total expense ratio: 0.30 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index
Alternatively, investors can track the performance of the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond EUR Hedged Index via an investment in the currency-hedged option and thus reduce the effects of currency fluctuations between the currencies of the bonds contained in the index and the euro.
ETF name: db x-trackers II Barclays Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF - EUR hedged
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: LU0942970798
Total expense ratio: 0.30 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: Barclays Global Aggregate Bond EUR Hedged Index
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