Deutsche unveils first ETF linked to global sovereign bond index

Db x-trackers, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) arm of Deutsche Bank, has released an ETF tracking a global sovereign bond index, listed on the Deutsche Börse. The ETF is based on the DB Global Investment Grade Government Eur Hedged Index, which provides euro-hedged exposure to over 650 sovereign bonds, six years in duration, issued by 22 countries worldwide.

Japan constitutes the largest portion of the index with 32.2%, followed by the US with 24.67%. In total, the Eurozone countries' exposure amounts to 34%, the UK 5.4%, with some exposure to Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Australia and New Zealand.

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