Market report from May 12th: Dividend giants surprise investors!

Market report from May 12th: Dividend giants surprise investors!

On May 12, 2025, the ETF market will prove to be a versatile investment field that offers numerous opportunities for both long-term investors and risk-conscious investors. Providers such as DWS, Fidelity, Amundi and many others are in focus to provide investors with a wide range of financial instruments. The most important benchmarks include the DAX, EuroStoxx50, MSCI USA and S&P 500, which serve as a reference for the performance of ETFs.

The asset classes range from stock indices and bonds to commodities and real estate. What is particularly noteworthy is the volume, which is staggered into different categories, from under 5 million to over 5000 million. With a total expense ratio (TER) of up to 0.15% for core ETFs, a cost-efficient investment environment has also been created.

Diversity of ETFs

The selection of ETFs includes several types that serve specific investment strategies. Core ETFs offer a low flat fee starting at 0.06% and are based on relevant stock or bond market indices. These instruments have been available since 2014 and are characterized by physical replication.

Another interesting area is ESG ETFs, which give investors access to indices that meet strict environmental, social and governance criteria. These ETFs pay particular attention to companies with lower carbon emissions and are available in both the bond and equity sectors.

Investing in emerging markets

Emerging markets ETFs are ideal for investors who are more willing to take risks. These instruments enable investments in dynamic markets and thus open up interesting return opportunities. The first Xtrackers China ETF was launched in 2007, followed by other products that guarantee access to local markets for Chinese government bonds. However, it should be noted that the higher volatility in these markets poses additional risk to performance.

Another product available in the ETF market is currency-hedged ETFs. These offer flexibility in portfolio composition and help in the efficient management of currency risks. They are available in various asset classes such as stocks, bonds and commodities and offer share classes in popular currencies such as EUR, GBP, USD and CHF.

Strategic approaches

Strategic Beta ETFs represent another exciting segment that aims to achieve higher risk-adjusted returns. A wide selection of ETFs in these categories are available for stocks, bonds and commodities. There is also a wide range of Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs), especially for precious metals such as gold and silver. These ETCs are backed by physical metal and offer investors a way to indirectly invest in the commodities market.

Overall, the ETF landscape is very dynamic and offers a wide range of opportunities for different types of investors. With their offering, providers like DWS emphasize that they want to recognize and serve the needs of investors in a constantly changing market. Further information about the products and strategies can be found on the website of finance.net and DWS to find.