ATLASXtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF): outlook, holdings and fees
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Xtrackers. The expense ratio is 0.08% and the yield is 3.84%. The ten largest holdings are 41% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on HDEF
| Last price | $34.38 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $33.84 – $35.30 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 3.84% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
HDEF fund facts
| Issuer | Xtrackers |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $2.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 28% |
| Inception | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (but typically far more) in component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of equities in its parent index, the MSCI EAFE Index, with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields of equities in the parent index, where such higher dividend income and quality characteristics are both sustainable and persistent. It is non-diversified.
HDEF top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 5.77% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 5.21% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 4.54% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 4.55% |
| Allianz SE VNA O.N. ALV | Financial Services | 4.40% |
| TotalEnergies SE ADR TTE | Energy | 4.06% |
| Iberdrola S.A. IBE | Utilities | 3.60% |
| Unilever PLC ULVR | Consumer Defensive | 3.15% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S Class B 0QIU | – | 3.06% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd D05 | Financial Services | 2.78% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
HDEF sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 19.8% |
| Healthcare | 15.4% |
| Energy | 13.4% |
| Utilities | 8.1% |
| Industrials | 7.3% |
| Communication Services | 4.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 3.7% |
| Real Estate | 0.8% |
| Technology | 0.7% |
| Basic Materials | 0.6% |
By region: Europe Developed 59.1%, United Kingdom 18.9%, Japan 8.5%, Asia Developed 8.3%, Australasia 3.0%.
HDEF returns and risk
| Year to date | +8.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.03 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
HDEF: frequently asked questions
What does HDEF invest in?
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Shell plc (5.8%), Roche Holding AG (5.2%), Novartis AG (4.5%), Nestle S.A. (4.6%), Allianz SE VNA O.N. (4.4%).
What is the HDEF expense ratio?
0.08% a year: about $8.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the HDEF dividend yield?
3.84%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will HDEF go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $33.84 to $35.30 from $34.38 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has HDEF performed?
Year to date +8.8%, one year +13.8%, three years +17.6% a year, five years +11.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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