ETF Launch with new Climate Action Fund

Asset manager DWS’ exchange-traded funds business Xtrackers achieved the largest ever ETF launch in the U.S. with the listing of a new climate-focused ETF backed by a $2 billion investment by Finland-based pension insurance company Ilmarinen.

DWS Americas CEO Dirk Goergen said:

“DWS is pleased to partner with Ilmarinen to establish this new Xtrackers fund in the U.S. to help drive the transition to a low carbon economy. As we shared at our Capital Markets Day, we are focused on providing investors bespoke index investment solutions across asset classes and expanding the Xtrackers brand in the Americas with specialized products with attractive long term return opportunity.”