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 (DBEF). While emerging markets have caught up recently, the more consistent technical picture remains with developed market equities within the international arena. DEEF trades on four consecutive buy signals dating back to early 2024 and in a positive trend since December 2023. DEEF made new all-time highs a couple of months ago and has recently pulled back to more actionable territory near the mid-point of its ten-week trading band. Along with its strong technical picture and 4.26 fund score, DEEF also offers a yield of 3.32%, so it’s also a viable option for growth and income investors.

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.