New ETFs Offer Sustainable Investment Options on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Strategic Insights -

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange has welcomed two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Credit Suisse Asset Management, allowing investors to gain exposure to sustainable and environmentally responsible investments. The CSIF (IE) FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Green Blue UCITS ETF and the CSIF (IE) MSCI USA Small Cap ESG Leaders Blue UCITS ETF are now tradable on the exchange, offering a unique blend of real estate and small-cap investments with a focus on sustainability. These new additions bring the total number of ETFs listed on the exchange to 1,567, with an average monthly trading volume of around €13 billion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CSIF (IE) FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Green Blue UCITS ETF allows investors to invest in real estate companies and listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that have achieved a sustainability audit with a focus on energy consumption and green building certifications.
  • The CSIF (IE) MSCI USA Small Cap ESG Leaders Blue UCITS ETF provides exposure to smaller companies in the United States that meet strict sustainability criteria, excluding companies involved in industries such as nuclear energy, tobacco, and genetically modified organisms.
  • The annual management costs for both ETFs are 0.25% and 0.20% respectively, with dividends being reinvested at the end of each year.
  • The ETFs track the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Green Index and the MSCI USA Small Cap ESG Leaders indices, providing a transparent and reliable way for investors to access sustainable investments.
  • The addition of these ETFs brings the total number of ETFs listed on the XTF segment of the German stock exchange to 1,567, solidifying its position as a leading trading venue for ETFs in Europe.

Statistics:

  • Total number of ETFs on the XTF segment: 1,567 (as of June 30, 2020)
  • Average monthly trading volume on Xetra: €13 billion (as of June 30, 2020)
  • Annual management costs for CSIF (IE) FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Green Blue UCITS ETF: 0.25%
  • Annual management costs for CSIF (IE) MSCI USA Small Cap ESG Leaders Blue UCITS ETF: 0.20%

Sources:

  • Credit Suisse Asset Management
  • Frankfurt Stock Exchange
  • Deutsche Börse AG