There were no changes to the suite of DWS models this week, so we’ll look at the Xtrackers FTSE Developed EX US Multifactor ETF (DEEF). Within the broader international equity rally this year, developed markets have been the clear winner. The Xtrackers FTSE Developed EX US Multifactor ETF (DEEF) possesses some of the best qualities of a developed market fund as it’s performed well and been consistent. DEEF trades on four consecutive buy signals dating back to late 2023 and has a strong fund score of 4.31. Recently, DEEF reached a new all-time high after breaking prior highs since 2021. Alongside a positive technical picture, DEEF offers a yield of 3.61%. For those looking for an unhedged currency fund within DWS’s lineup, DEEF is a solid option.

The table below is a review of important technical data on a select group of DWS Xtrackers ETFs. Significant changes within the past week are highlighted in Green if positive or Red if negative. This portfolio is designed to be used as a "radar" screen to bring your attention to potentially important technical changes that may require your attention and potential action. When evaluating the Fund Score, the strongest issues have scores of 4 or higher while those ETFs with scores below a 3 are no longer considered solid citizens.

The ETFs with the most relative strength buy signals (suggesting outperformance) versus the others in the group are listed at the top. These ETFs should be overweighted in the portfolio. Those ETFs with the least amount of relative strength buy signals versus the others in the group are listed at the bottom. These ETFs should be underweighted in the portfolio.

* - Dates prior to 9/6/2016, which is when the Xtrackers Global Model Portfolio became available in the DWS Weekly ETF Report, are representative of when the position was added to the backtested model.

* - Dates prior to 9/6/2016, which is when the Xtrackers All World Ex US Model Portfolio became available in the DWS Weekly ETF Report, are representative of when the position was added to the backtested model.

* - Dates prior to 9/6/2016, which is when the Xtrackers Developed Intl Equity Model Portfolio became available in the DWS Weekly ETF Report, are representative of when the position was added to the backtested model.