iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Dist)
EXSA.DE European UCITSUpdated: Jul 5, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | ASML.AS | 4.11% | |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | HSBA.L | 2.11% | |
| Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | ROP.SW | 1.94% | |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN.L | 1.89% | |
| Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 1.88% | |
| Nestle SA | NESN.SW | 1.72% | |
| Shell PLC | SHEL.L | 1.56% | |
| Siemens AG | SIE.DE | 1.55% | |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE.PA | 1.26% | |
| SAP SE | SAP.DE | 1.21% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Dist) (EXSA.DE) is a European UCITS ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.2% and $10.2B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings PLC, Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new. The ETF currently yields 2.36% in dividends. Year-to-date, EXSA.DE has returned +11.71%.
FAQ — EXSA.DE
What is the TER of EXSA.DE (iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Dist))?
EXSA.DE has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.20 % per year. That sits at the european ucits category median (0.20 % across 9 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has EXSA.DE delivered?
Performance for EXSA.DE: YTD: +11.71 % · 3-year p.a.: +15.49 % · 5-year p.a.: +10.40 %. Over 5 years, EXSA.DE outperforms the european ucits category median of +0.00 % by +10.40 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of EXSA.DE?
The five largest positions in EXSA.DE are: ASML.AS, HSBA.L, ROP.SW, AZN.L, NOVN.SW. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does EXSA.DE pay dividends?
EXSA.DE has a current dividend yield of 2.36 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for EXSA.DE?
EXSA.DE is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
What this ETF is
The iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (EXSA.DE) tracks the broad European equity market, bundling around 600 companies from developed European countries into a single, euro-denominated security. With assets of roughly 9.9 billion US dollars, a total expense ratio of 0.20% and a distributing structure, it is one of the most established building blocks for European exposure. Its largest positions are ASML, HSBC and AstraZeneca — a cross-section of industrials, financials and healthcare.
Performance in context
Year to date the fund stands at roughly 6.8%, over three years at about 13.96% and over five years at around 10.05% (cumulative or annualised depending on the data basis). The performance is driven by the heavy weighting in financial services (23.85%) and industrials (20.02%), followed by healthcare (12.61%). Heavyweights such as ASML, Novartis and Nestlé shape the price trajectory disproportionately. The price of about €62.89 sits close to its 52-week high of €64.03 and well above the low of €53.05. The distribution yield is around 2.43%.
Risk profile
As a pure equity fund, EXSA.DE is subject to the usual market swings; a pullback from the current level near the 52-week high is always possible. Its concentration in financial services and industrials makes it cyclical and sensitive to the economic cycle.
- The ETF is denominated in euros, so euro-area investors face no direct currency risk at the fund level.
- However, individual constituents trade in British pounds (HSBC, AstraZeneca, Shell) or Swiss francs (Roche, Novartis, Nestlé), so indirect exchange-rate effects flow into the price.
- Sector and single-stock concentration risks from large holdings should be kept in mind.
Who it suits
EXSA.DE fits investors seeking a broadly diversified core exposure to European large caps with a long horizon of at least seven to ten years. The distributing structure appeals to investors who prefer regular income, for example to supplement ongoing cash flow. The low expense ratio also makes it attractive as a savings-plan building block.
It is less suitable for investors with a short horizon or low tolerance for volatility, since equity markets can fall sharply. Those who want reinvestment rather than distribution should consider an accumulating variant. Investors aiming for global diversification beyond Europe will also need additional building blocks.
How it compares
Several issuers track the same STOXX Europe 600. The Xtrackers STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (XSX6) is among the cheapest alternatives with a very low total expense ratio and is available in an accumulating share class. The Amundi STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF also offers a low-cost replication of the index. The SPDR STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF rounds out the field.
Against these peers, EXSA.DE stands out with its large fund size of roughly 9.9 billion US dollars, long track record and high liquidity. Its 0.20% expense ratio is slightly above the cheapest competitors; in return, the distributing structure gives income-oriented investors a clear advantage.
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