Xtrackers by DWS Launches Europe Defense Technologies ETF

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Gain exposure to Europe’s defense and cybersecurity innovators with a passive index fund tracking the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index. NEW YORK, February 19, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DWS, a leading European asset manager with global reach, today announced the launch of the Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF (Nasdaq: XDEF) (the "Fund"). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index ("the Index"). The index tracks the performance of European listed equities whose revenues or patent activities are linked to the themes of defense, space and cybersecurity. The STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index is designed to track the performance not only of defense companies, but also manufacturers of satellite technology and developers of software to combat cyber-attacks. To identify companies with significant revenue or innovation potential in these areas, STOXX uses a detailed breakdown of companies' revenues and patent data. "The European defense market is fast-growing as European Union countries increase defense spending to meet evolving security challenges," said Salvador Gomez, Head of Xtrackers Sales Americas. "The launch of Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF aims to provide U.S. investors with exposure to a market that is developing innovative defense technologies to drive long-term sector growth." "As the gateway to international & European markets, Xtrackers is committed to providing investors with exposure to high-growth European companies," said Henry Wu, Head of Xtrackers Products U.S. "The Fund provides an opportunity for investors in the U.S. to invest in companies that are at the forefront of evolution in the defense, space and cybersecurity markets." "The STOXX® Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 index captures companies across the spectrum and life cycle of the targeted themes — offering exposure to today’s industry leaders as well to technological innovators in this fast-changing sector," said Axel Lomholt, General Manager, STOXX. The Fund is available for trading on Nasdaq starting February 19,...

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