LONDON - Xtrackers (IE) plc, an investment company with variable capital, has announced upcoming changes to the names of several indices referenced by its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The modifications, which were communicated to the company by MSCI Limited, the Index Administrator, on December 16, 2024, will take effect on February 3, 2025.
The indices affected are those referenced by the Xtrackers MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF, Xtrackers MSCI AC World ESG Screened UCITS ETF, Xtrackers MSCI World ESG Screened UCITS ETF, and Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Screened UCITS ETF. The new index names will no longer include the "ESG Screened" label, reflecting a rebranding to "Select Screened" indices.
Consequently, the fund names will also be updated to align with the new index names. For example, the Xtrackers MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF will be renamed to Xtrackers MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF. However, the names of the Xtrackers MSCI Innovation UCITS ETF, Xtrackers MSCI Fintech Innovation UCITS ETF, Xtrackers MSCI Genomic Healthcare Innovation UCITS ETF, and Xtrackers MSCI Next (LON:NXT) Generation Internet Innovation UCITS ETF will remain unchanged.
The company has assured shareholders that despite the name changes, the investment objectives, policies, risk profiles, and fees of the funds will not be altered. These 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 changes, including the Supplement and key information document for each fund, will be made available on the Xtrackers website around the effective date of the changes. Shareholders seeking further information or clarity have been advised to consult with their financial advisors or contact Xtrackers directly.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from Xtrackers (IE) plc.
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