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LONDON – Xtrackers (IE) plc, an investment company registered in Dublin, has informed shareholders that from February 3, 2025, the indices of several of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) they will be renamed. The announcement came after MSCI Limited, the index manager, informed the company of the changes coming on December 16, 2024.
The fund is part of Xtrackers’ portfolio of ESG-assessed ETFs, which focus on environmental, social and governance issues. The rebranding will see the removal of the ‘ESG Screened’ label from the index names. For example, Xtrackers MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF will be renamed Xtrackers MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF. Similar changes will apply to MSCI AC World, , and MSCI USA ESG Screened UCITS ETFs, all of which will drop the word ‘ESG Screened’ from their names.
It is important to note that even if the names change, the investment objectives, strategies, risk factors, and fees of each fund will not be changed. Funds will also maintain their status under Article 8(1) of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which relates to the disclosure requirements of financial products.
The company has assured shareholders that an updated supplement and key information document reflecting these changes will be available on the Xtrackers website around the effective date of the rebranding. Shareholders seeking clarification on developments or requiring additional information are advised to contact their financial advisors or contact Xtrackers directly.
This announcement is based on a press release and does not include any speculation about the effects or trends of the wider industry. The changes are based on the names of the indexes, and do not imply any changes to the ETF’s investment strategies or performance.
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