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XDWDUCITSAccumulating
Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF
Tracks the MSCI World Index
Expense Ratio (TER)0.19%
DistributionAccumulating
DomicileLuxembourg
AUM$6.8bn
Overview
Uses a synthetic (swap-based) replication structure to achieve one of the lowest TERs in its category. Swap ETFs typically show lower tracking error but carry counterparty risk — worth understanding before a 20-year commitment.
Long-horizon context
Cost compounding
At 0.19% TER, a £100,000 position costs ~£190 per year in fees. Over 15 years, this compounds — lower TER funds retain meaningfully more capital at exit.
Accumulating structure
Dividends are reinvested automatically within the fund. No income tax event on each dividend — tax is deferred until you sell. Cleaner for tax-advantaged accounts and long holds.
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