Three new exchange-listed equity index funds issued by iShares (BlackRock Inc.) have been tradable in Deutsche Brse’s XTF segment since Tuesday.
ETF name: iShares MSCI AustraliaAsset class: equity index ETFISIN: DE000A1C2Y78Total expense ratio: 0.59 percent p.a.Distribution policy: non-distributingBenchmark: MSCI AustraliaTrading currency: euroETF name: iShares MSCI CanadaAsset class: equity index ETFISIN: DE000A1C2Y86Total expense ratio: 0.59 percent p.a.Distribution policy: non-distributingBenchmark: MSCI CanadaTrading currency: euroETF name: iShares MSCI South AfricaAsset class: equity index ETFISIN: DE000A1C2Y94Total expense ratio: 0.74 percent p.a.Distribution policy: non-distributingBenchmark: MSCI South AfricaTrading currency: euro
The three new iShares ETFs enable investors to track the performance of companies from Australia, Canada and South Africa. The reference indices from the MSCI index family are weighted according to market capitalization and free float. These are net total return indices, i.e. net dividends are reinvested after deduction of incurred taxes.
The product offering in Deutsche Brse’s XTF segment currently contains a total of 707 exchange-listed ETFs, making it the largest offering of all European stock exchanges. This selection, together with an average monthly tradingvolume of around €14 billion, makes Xetra Europe’s leading trading venue for ETFs.
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