LONDON - Xtrackers (IE) plc, a Dublin-registered investment company, has announced upcoming changes to the names of certain reference indexes for a selection of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The modifications, communicated by MSCI Limited, the Index Administrator, on December 16, 2024, will take effect on February 3, 2025.
The affected funds, which currently include the term "ESG Screened" in their reference index names, will drop this designation. The renaming aligns with the following changes:
- Xtrackers MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF will become Xtrackers MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF.
- Xtrackers MSCI AC World ESG Screened UCITS ETF will become Xtrackers MSCI AC World Screened UCITS ETF.
- Xtrackers MSCI World ESG Screened UCITS ETF will become Xtrackers MSCI World Screened UCITS ETF.
- Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Screened UCITS ETF will become Xtrackers MSCI USA Screened UCITS ETF.
Other funds, including the Xtrackers MSCI Innovation UCITS ETF and Xtrackers MSCI Next (LON:NXT) Generation Internet Innovation UCITS ETF, among others, will retain their current names.
The Board of Directors of Xtrackers (IE) plc assures shareholders that the investment objectives, policies, risk profiles, and fees for these funds will not change despite the renaming. The funds will also continue to adhere to the disclosure requirements of a financial product under Article 8(1) of the SFDR.
Revised documentation reflecting these updates, such as the Supplement and the key information document for each fund, will be made available on the Xtrackers website around the effective date of the changes. Shareholders seeking further clarity or advice are encouraged to consult with their financial advisors.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from Xtrackers (IE) plc.
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