LONDON - Xtrackers (IE) plc has announced that several of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will undergo name changes effective February 3, 2025. The decision follows an update from MSCI Limited, the Index Administrator, on changes to the reference index names of these funds. The affected funds currently include the term ’ESG Screened’ in their names, which will be dropped as part of the renaming process.
The Xtrackers MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF will be renamed as Xtrackers MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF, and similar changes will apply to the Xtrackers MSCI AC World, MSCI World, and MSCI USA ESG Screened UCITS ETFs, which will all lose the ’ESG Screened’ part of their titles. However, the names of the Xtrackers MSCI Innovation, MSCI Fintech Innovation, MSCI Genomic Healthcare Innovation, and MSCI Next (LON:NXT) Generation Internet Innovation UCITS ETFs will remain unchanged.
Despite the renaming, the company has confirmed that the investment objectives, policies, risk profiles, and fees for these funds will not change. The funds will continue to adhere to the disclosure requirements of a financial product under Article 8(1) of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
Revised documentation reflecting these updates, including the Supplement and the key information document for each fund, will be available on the Xtrackers website around the effective date of the change. This information is based on a press release statement from Xtrackers (IE) plc. Shareholders seeking clarity or further information are advised to consult their financial advisors or contact the company directly.
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