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ETFs in focus: How to invest smartly and cost-effectively!
Find out the latest trends in ETFs, asset classes and strategies on March 24, 2025. With insights from leading providers.
ETFs in focus: How to invest smartly and cost-effectively!
On March 24, 2025, several exchange traded fund (ETF) providers released information about their product offerings. These providers include DWS, Xtrackers, Amundi, Fidelity, Invesco, WisdomTree, Aberdeen Standard Investments, abrdn Investments, American Century Investment Management and ARK Investment Management LLC. Particular attention is paid to the various benchmark indices, including the DAX, EuroStoxx50, MDAX, MSCI Emerging Markets, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.
The asset classes of the providers mentioned include a variety of options, including stock indices, bonds, commodities, real estate, money market, foreign exchange and alternative investments. They also provide different volume categories according to the investment amounts, ranging from less than 5 million to over 5 billion euros.
Cost structure and investment options
An important aspect of ETFs is the Total Expense Ratio (TER) categories, which vary from up to 0.15% to over 0.75%. Furthermore, different types of distributions are offered, such as accumulation or distribution, and there are strategies for long and short positions. Investors also have the option of sorting the ETFs by name, 1-, 3- or 5-year performance.
As etf.dws.com further explains, the products also include core ETFs, which offer a low flat fee starting at 0.06% and are based on major stock or bond market indices. These ETFs rely on physical replication and are considered cost-effective. ESG ETFs that meet environmental, social and governance criteria are also part of the offering, with preference given to companies with lower CO2 emissions.
It also offers the opportunity to invest in emerging markets, starting with the first Xtrackers China ETF, which was launched in 2007. The information also shows that currency-hedged ETFs are available that aim to efficiently manage currency risk while still maintaining overall market risk. Finally, the offering also includes a selection of commodities, including precious metals such as gold and silver, backed by physical metal.