Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (HAUZ)

Overview

The fund operates with a passive or indexing investment strategy aimed at achieving investment results that align broadly with the performance of its underlying index. This index is a free-float capitalization-weighted index designed to track publicly traded real estate securities in various countries outside the United States, with the notable exclusion of Pakistan and Vietnam. The fund's approach emphasizes minimizing expenses and tracking error relative to its benchmark index. By investing primarily in international real estate markets, the fund offers diversification benefits and exposure to the potential growth of real estate sectors globally, outside of the direct influences of the U.S. economic and market conditions.

Products and Services

The fund's investment portfolio includes a diverse range of products and services designed to cater to investors looking for international real estate exposure:

• Indexing Investment Approach:

  This approach seeks to replicate the performance of the fund's underlying index, a free-float capitalization weighted index. It is designed to provide broad exposure to publicly traded real estate companies and REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) across various countries, excluding the U.S., Pakistan, and Vietnam. The passive investment strategy aims to reduce fund management costs and minimize tracking error against the benchmark index.

• International Real Estate Securities:

  The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities that make up the underlying index. These components consist of publicly traded real estate companies and REITs located outside of the United States. This international focus allows the fund to capture the growth potential in diverse real estate markets globally while providing an added layer of diversification beyond domestic real estate investments.