Deutsche Boerse : New db x-trackers bond index ETF on Asian corporate bonds ex Japan tradable on Xetra

Investment-grade bonds denominated in US dollar

A new db x-trackers ETF from the Deutsche Asset Management ETF product family has been tradable in Deutsche Börse's XTF segment via Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Thursday.
Name: db x-trackers II iBoxx USD Liquid Asia Ex-Japan Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (DR)
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: LU1409136006
Total expense ratio: 0.30 percent
Distribution policy: distributing
Reference index: Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Asia ex-Japan Corporates Large Cap Investment Grade Index
The db x-trackers II iBoxx USD Liquid Asia Ex-Japan Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (DR) gives investors access to tradable large-cap corporate bonds denominated in US dollar and issued by Asia-based companies, excluding those in Japan. Bonds must have investment-grade status to be included in the reference index. They must also be internationally tradable and have a minimum outstanding volume of USD 750 million and a residual maturity of at least 1.5 years. The index is weighted by volume based on the bonds' market value.
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