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Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF

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Is Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF Ethical?

Ethics Rating

Mixed.

Score: -2.5

This fund seeks to invest in companies that meet a wide range of ethical criteria, including planet-friendly business, fair labor practices, and community engagement. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in the technology and communications sectors, with smaller positions in healthcare and consumer goods. The portfolio shows strengths in supporting community and cultural initiatives and contributing to positive health outcomes. However, significant ethical challenges appear across the holdings. Several companies have ties to military contracts and face regulatory scrutiny for anticompetitive behavior. Issues with labor practices and supply chain ethics are also common.

Mandate Alignment

How well does this fund deliver on what it claims?

-2.5
Planet-Friendly Business-7.8
Honest & Fair Business-19.3
No War, No Weapons-23.7
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-11.8
Better Health for All18.9
Safe & Smart Tech0.1
Kind to Animals8.3
Respect for Cultures & Communities18.7
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity1.8
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing-19.3
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products6.6

Top Holdings

CompanyWeightScoreRating
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA.US10.45%-1.0Mixed
Apple Inc.AAPL.US10.20%7.0Mixed
Microsoft CorporationMSFT.US7.32%6.0Mixed
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL.US4.82%-5.0Mixed
Meta Platforms, Inc.META.US3.65%-26.0Mixed
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY.US2.03%-15.0Mixed
Exxon Mobil CorporationXOM.US1.54%-25.0Mixed
Visa Inc.V.US1.39%15.0Mixed
Walmart Inc.WMT.US1.39%-10.0Mixed
Mastercard IncorporatedMA.US1.14%7.0Mixed
Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST.US1.09%0.0Mixed
Micron Technology, Inc.MU.US1.08%-3.0Mixed
AbbVie Inc.ABBV.US0.97%-10.0Mixed
The Home Depot, Inc.HD.US0.95%-15.0Mixed
Bank of America CorporationBAC.US0.92%-19.0Mixed
Cisco Systems, Inc.CSCO.US0.81%16.0Mixed
GE AerospaceGE.US0.81%-8.0Mixed
Caterpillar Inc.CAT.US0.79%-12.0Mixed
The Coca-Cola CompanyKO.US0.76%-18.0Mixed
Merck & Co., Inc.MRK.US0.75%0.0Mixed
Wells Fargo & CompanyWFC.US0.72%-15.0Mixed
Lam Research CorporationLRCX.US0.67%1.0Mixed
Applied Materials, Inc.AMAT.US0.61%-2.0Mixed

Common Questions

How does Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF score in an ethics audit?

Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF received a “Mixed” ethics rating from Mashinii. We audited 24 of the fund's top 24 holdings across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, investigative reports, and NGO data.

What are the most controversial companies in SNPE?

Among the holdings we audited, Meta Platforms, Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Bank of America Corporation scored lowest in our ethics assessment. These scores are based on court records, regulatory actions, and investigative journalism.

How many companies in SNPE have ethical issues?

We audited 24 of 24 top holdings across 11 dimensions. Sign up to see individual company scores and ratings.

How does Mashinii audit Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF?

We identify the fund's top holdings from public filings, then score each company across 11 ethical dimensions — including human rights, environmental damage, corruption, and labour practices. Our data comes from court records, investigative journalism, and NGO reports. Learn more about our methodology.

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