Xtrackers S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF
SNPE · DBX ETF
Is Xtrackers S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF Ethical?
Ethics Rating
Mixed.
Score: -10.0This fund seeks to hold companies that meet a wide array of ethical criteria, from environmental responsibility and fair labor practices to community engagement and animal welfare. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in large-cap US technology companies, with significant holdings in software, hardware, and digital platform providers. Holdings generally demonstrate positive performance in areas such as community and cultural engagement, pay equity for workers, and policies regarding animal welfare. However, many companies within the fund have ties to the defense sector, including through military contracts, the use of products in conflict zones, or financing of weapons manufacturers. Other recurring issues across the portfolio include significant greenhouse gas emissions, data privacy violations, and large regulatory fines for anticompetitive or deceptive business practices.
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Common Questions
How does Xtrackers S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF score in an ethics audit?
Xtrackers S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF received a “Mixed” ethics rating from Mashinii. We audited 308 of the fund's top 311 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, Citigroup Inc, Marathon Petroleum Corp 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 308 of 311 top holdings across 11 dimensions. Sign up to see individual company scores and ratings.
How does Mashinii audit Xtrackers S&P 500 Scored & Screened 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. How it works · Full scoring manual.
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