12th Sep 2025 09:12
Xtrackers
Investment Company with Variable Capital
Registered office: 49, avenue J.F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg,
R.C.S. Luxembourg B-119.899
(the “Company”)
Important Notice to Shareholders of
Xtrackers Harvest FTSE China A-H50 UCITS ETF
1D (ISIN: LU1310477036)
(the “Sub-Fund”)
Luxembourg, 12 September 2025
Dear Shareholder
The board of directors of the Company (the "Board of Directors") hereby informs the shareholders of the Sub-Fund (the "Shareholders") that it has resolved to make certain changes to the Sub-Fund, as detailed below (collectively referred to as the “Changes”).
Capitalised terms used in this notice shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in the latest version of the prospectus of the Company (the “Prospectus”), unless the context otherwise requires.
Change of Reference Index and Index Administrator
Currently the investment objective of the Sub-Fund is to reflect the performance of the FTSE China A-H50 Index (the “Current Reference Index”), which is administered by FTSE International Limited ("Current Index Administrator"). The Current Reference Index reflects the performance of the 50 largest companies by full market capitalisation incorporated in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (“SSE”) or the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”).
As of 14 October 2025 (the “Effective Date”), the investment objective of the Sub-Fund will be amended to reflect the performance of the CSI A500 Index (the “New Reference Index”). The New Reference Index is based on the CSI All Share Index (the “Parent Index”) and is administered by China Securities Index Co. Ltd (the "New Index Administrator").
The New Reference Index is designed to represent the performance of 500 companies listed on the SSE and the SZSE.
Differences between the Current Reference Index and the New Reference Index include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) Securities included: The Current Reference Index includes shares of 50 largest companies incorporated in PRC and listed on the SSE or the SZSE, as described above, and includes both A-Share and H-Share listings. The New Reference Index includes 500 companies listed on the SSE or the SZSE, and includes only A-Share listings. The New Reference Index aims to represent companies with the largest market capitalisation across all the CSI sectors from the Parent Index and which meet certain criteria, including average daily trading value considerations.
(ii) Weighting: The Current Reference Index and the New Reference Index are both market capitalisation weighted. The New Reference Index prioritises securities which either (1) have the largest free float market capitalisation in their respective industry, or (2) are ranked within the top 1% in descending order by total market capitalisation. The Current Reference Index weights securities based on the A-shares free float-adjusted market capitalization without regards to whether A-shares or H-shares are selected.
(iii) Rebalancing frequency: The Current Reference Index is reviewed and rebalanced quarterly. The New Reference Index is reviewed and rebalanced semi-annually.
(iv) Index Calculation: The Current Reference Index is a price return index, meaning it calculates the performance of the index constituents on the basis that any dividends or distributions are not included in the index returns. The New Reference Index is a total return net index, meaning it calculates the performance of the index constituents on the basis that any dividends or distributions are reinvested after the deduction of any taxes that may apply.
Further details on the index methodology of the New Reference Index can be found on www.csindex.com.cn.
The change to the New Reference Index is proposed as part of the Company’s continuous review of its existing product range. The New Reference Index will aim to provide investors with greater diversification and liquidity benefits compared to the Current Reference Index.
Change to Sub-Fund name
As a result of the changes to the Current Reference Index and Current Index Administrator, as described above, the Sub-Fund’s name shall change from Xtrackers Harvest FTSE China A-H50 UCITS ETF to Xtrackers Harvest CSI A500 UCITS ETF with effect from the Effective Date.
General Information
For the avoidance of doubt, the Sub-Fund’s fees will remain unchanged.
Shareholders should be aware that certain transaction costs and duties will arise as a result of the Changes which will be borne by the Sub-Fund. Under normal market circumstances the transaction costs and duties are expected to be material.
Shareholders who subscribe for Shares in the Sub-Fund on the primary market and who do not agree with the Changes, are entitled to redeem their Shares in the Sub-Fund in accordance with the Prospectus. Such redemptions shall be free of any Redemption Charge from the date of this notice until 4.00 p.m. (Luxembourg time) on 30 September 2025. Please note that the Company does not charge any redemption fee for the sale of Shares in the secondary market. Orders to sell Shares through a stock exchange can be placed via an authorised intermediary or stockbroker. Shareholders should note that orders in the secondary market may incur costs over which the Company has no control and to which the above exemption on redemption charges does not apply.
Copies of the revised Prospectus and the key information documents of the Sub-Fund reflecting the Changes will be made available on the website of the Company (www.Xtrackers.com) on or around the Effective Date, and copies thereof may be obtained on request free of charge at the registered office of the Company or at the offices of foreign representatives, once available.
Shareholders who have any queries or to whom any of the above is not clear should seek advice from their stockbroker, bank manager, legal advisor, accountant or other independent financial advisor. Shareholders should also consult their own professional advisors as to the specific tax implications under the laws of the countries of their nationality, residence, domicile or incorporation.
Further information in relation to the Changes may be obtained from the legal entities mentioned under Contact information below, the offices of foreign representatives or by sending an email to [email protected].
Neither the contents of the Company’s website nor the contents of any other website accessible from hyperlinks on the Company’s website is incorporated into, or forms part of, this announcement.
Xtrackers
The Board of Directors
Contact information
Xtrackers49, avenue J.F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
DWS Investment S.A.2, boulevard Konrad Adenauer, L-1115 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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