DWS: A Long History of Differentiation

DWS has operated in the ETF space via its Xtrackers family of funds in the US for nearly 20 years. It has flown under the radar compared to the largest ETF issuers.

ETF Trends • May 15, 2025

Reasons to Celebrate an ESG ETF

There's a perception that ESG ETFs are less relevant or able to add value than in the past. The reality is that some ESG ETF are not only gathering assets, but are performing well too.

ETF Trends • Dec 18, 2024

USSG: An ETF For Responsible Investing, But Returns Match The Broad Market

The Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF closely tracks the performance of the S&P 500, making it similar to other larger index funds. The ESG criteria of USSG may not fully align with the spirit of ESG investing. The top holdings of USSG include Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, and other major tech companies, indicating that the fund represents the entire market and may not offer unique exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2024

ESG ETFs Are Highly Liquid

This week, the iShares Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA ETF (USCL), a newly launched ESG ETF, saw strong net inflows from Ilmarinen, a Finnish insurance company. At the same time, an older ESG ETF, the iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF (SUSL), incurred a sizable redemption.

ETF Trends • Jun 9, 2023

DWS' $2B ETF Launch Is History Repeating Itself

However, the fund in question takes a climate-focused rather than a broad ESG approach.

ETFcom • Apr 6, 2023

ESG's Underperformance So Far This Year

ESG ETFs have lagged conventional funds year to date.

ETFcom • Nov 29, 2022

DWS Adds to ESG Lineup With 3 New Funds

The ETF launches tap growing investor interest in sustainable investing.

ETFcom • Nov 10, 2022

Despite the Noise, ESG is Gaining in Popularity

Despite all the political noise and saber-rattling from some, environmental, social, and governance investing is still growing in popularity among investors. In a study commissioned by Capital Group, 89% of global investors are ESG adopters, up from 84% in 2021.

ETF Trends • Oct 7, 2022

ETF Edge: ESG ETFs face backlash

Arne Noack, DWS Group, joins CNBC's Bob Pisani to discuss the backlash ETFs that focus on ESG investing are facing.

CNBC Television • Sep 12, 2022

ESG on the edge: Controversy weighs on sustainable ETFs

Investing in ESGs has taken a controversial turn in recent weeks as some states have taken aim at the sustainable funds.

CNBC • Sep 11, 2022