HDEF

About HDEF

The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Index. This fund primarily focuses on providing investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of high dividend-yielding equities from developed markets outside of the United States and Canada, which notably includes Europe, Australasia, and the Far East (EAFE). The fund aims to capture income and long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies known for generating substantial dividend payouts. It extensively covers sectors such as financials, consumer goods, telecommunications, and utilities, reflecting the high-dividend nature of its holdings. The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Index Fund is significant in the market as it offers investors an opportunity to gain access to international dividend stocks, hence promoting diversification beyond domestic markets. By focusing on companies with a strong capability of returning profits to shareholders, this fund plays a crucial role in income-focused investment strategies, appealing particularly to investors seeking steady income streams through dividend distributions in a global context.