Deka Investment

What Deka Investment does

Deka Investment GmbH is a Frankfurt-based German ETF provider operating as the exchange-traded fund arm of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale within the Deka-Gruppe and the wider Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe (German Savings Bank Finance Group). Founded in 1995 and headquartered at Lyoner Str. 13, Frankfurt am Main, the company offers a 40+ product ETF platform spanning equity index funds (DAX, MDAX, EURO STOXX 50, MSCI World, S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, MSCI Japan, MSCI China, emerging markets), fixed income ETFs (corporate, government, covered bonds), and an expanding thematic and ESG/sustainability lineup (Climate Change CTB, Green Bonds, Future Water, Future Energy, Europe Defense). Products are predominantly physically replicated against third-party indices licensed from MSCI, S&P Dow Jones Indices, and STOXX, with ESG classifications including SFDR Article 9 designations on the green bond and climate change products.

The business operates on a fee-based revenue model anchored by annual management fees ranging from 0.18% to 0.35% depending on fund, supplemented by transaction fees on exchange-traded flows. Distribution combines three channels: primary and secondary listings on Xetra and Stuttgart exchanges for direct trading, a managed channel of over 370 Sparkassen branches for advisory retail sales, and online brokerages offering ETF-Sparplan savings plans from €25/month. The customer base is segmented into retail (Privatanleger) and institutional (asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds) investors, with regulatory oversight by BaFin under the UCITS framework.

Deka Investment has actively broadened its product surface through recent launches including the Deka Active EUR High Yield UCITS ETF (2025-08), the first actively managed product using quantitative factor-based selection, the Deka STOXX Future Water ESG UCITS ETF (2026-03), and the Deka Europe Defense UCITS ETF (2025). The firm is wholly owned by Deka-Gruppe, with five managing directors led by spokesperson Dr. Ulrich Neugebauer and a supervisory board chaired by Dr. Matthias Danne. Geographic reach is constrained to Germany-registered distribution, with US Persons and certain other jurisdictions explicitly excluded.

Name

Deka Investment

Legal name

Deka Investment GmbH

Website

https://deka-etf.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deka Investment GmbH is a Frankfurt-based German ETF provider offering 40+ exchange-traded funds across equity, bond, and ESG categories. As the ETF arm of DekaBank within the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, it serves German retail and institutional investors via Xetra, Stuttgart exchanges, and 370+ Sparkassen branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exchange-Traded Funds (Asset Management)

NAICS

Open-End Investment Funds (525910), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Broad Market Equity ETFs (FSAAAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG/SRI & Climate ETFs (FSAAAFAJ), Fixed Income ETFs (Government, Corporate, Munis, TIPS) (FSAAAFAD), Sector & Industry Equity ETFs (FSAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Exchange-traded funds
• Asset management
• ESG investing
• Index tracking
• ETF savings plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ETF Management Fees: Ongoing management fees charged on ETF assets under management, ranging from 0.18% to 0.35% annually depending on the fund.
2. Transaction Fees: Transaction costs may apply through exchanges and distribution/deposit facilities when investors buy and sell ETF units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Deka Investment GmbH offers a comprehensive platform of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for German investors, including equity ETFs (DAX, EURO STOXX 50, MSCI World, S&P 500, Nasdaq-100), bond ETFs, and ESG/sustainability-focused ETFs tracking climate change, green bonds, water, and energy transition themes. Funds are listed on the Xetra and Stuttgart exchanges and distributed through the Sparkassen savings bank network, online brokerages, and direct institutional sales. The platform includes ETF savings plans (Sparpläne) starting from €25/month, portfolio calculators, and performance comparison tools.

Product overview

Deka Investment operates a comprehensive ETF platform offering approximately 40+ exchange-traded funds spanning equity, bond, and ESG/sustainability categories. The product lineup includes regional equity ETFs (DAX, MDAX, EURO STOXX 50, MSCI World, S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, MSCI Japan, MSCI China, emerging markets), fixed income ETFs (German government bonds, corporate bonds, covered bonds), and specialized ESG/sustainability ETFs (climate change, green bonds, future water, future energy, defense). The platform provides complementary investor tools including savings plan calculators, portfolio builders, and performance comparison features, along with research publications like the monthly ETF-Monitor newsletter. Deka ETFs distribute products primarily through Xetra and Stuttgart stock exchanges, targeting both retail and institutional investors in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deka Active EUR High Yield UCITS ETF Actively managed bond ETF investing in international EUR-denominated high-yield corporate bonds. Uses a quantitative investment approach with systematic analysis of large datasets via mathematical models and algorithms, applying a factor-based approach with quality as the primary selection criterion. For retail and institutional investors seeking active high-yield exposure.
• Deka iBoxx MSCI ESG EUR Corporates Green Bond UCITS ETF Passively managed green bond ETF tracking the iBoxx MSCI ESG EUR Corporates Green Bond Select Index. Invests exclusively in green bonds certified by Climate Bonds Initiative, financing projects with positive environmental impact. SFDR Article 9 classification. Total expense ratio of 0.25% annually.
• Deka MSCI EUR Corporates Climate Change ESG CTB UCITS ETF Passively managed climate-focused bond ETF tracking the MSCI EUR Corporates IG Climate Change ESG Select CTB Index. Uses Low Carbon Transition scores for security selection, targeting significant CO2 emission reductions and meeting EU Climate Transition Benchmark requirements. Total expense ratio of 0.18% annually.
• Deka MSCI World Climate Change ESG CTB UCITS ETF Climate-focused global equity ETF tracking the MSCI World Climate Change ESG CTB Index. SFDR Article 9 classification targeting sustainable investments with environmental objectives. Recorded AUM growth of €611.2 million as of 30.06.2026.
• Deka STOXX Future Water ESG UCITS ETF Thematic sustainability ETF tracking the STOXX Future Water ESG Index, providing exposure to companies leading global water sector innovation. Part of Deka's thematic water investment range.
• Deka Future Energy ESG UCITS ETF Thematic ESG ETF focused on companies driving the future energy transition. Part of Deka's sustainable investment product lineup.
• Deka Europe Defense UCITS ETF Sector-specific equity ETF focused on European defense companies. Part of Deka's thematic equity offerings.
• Deka DAX UCITS ETF Equity ETF tracking Germany's DAX index of 40 largest German companies. One of Deka's flagship equity products for exposure to German blue chips.
• Deka EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF Equity ETF tracking the EURO STOXX 50 index of 50 largest eurozone companies. Recorded AUM growth of €373.85 million as of 30.06.2026.
• Deka MSCI World UCITS ETF Global equity ETF tracking the MSCI World Index, providing broad global market exposure. Recorded the largest AUM growth in the lineup at €1.78 billion as of 30.06.2026.
• Deka S&P 500 UCITS ETF US equity ETF tracking the S&P 500 index of 500 largest US companies, providing US market exposure as part of Deka's international equity offerings.
• Deka Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF Technology-focused US equity ETF tracking the Nasdaq-100 index, providing exposure to US technology and innovation companies.
• ETF-Sparplan (Savings Plan) ETF savings plan feature allowing investors to build wealth systematically with monthly contributions starting from €25, available through many online brokerages. Includes the Sparplanrechner (savings plan calculator) for projected returns and contributions.
• Portfoliorechner (Portfolio Calculator) Online tool for building personalized ETF portfolios and discovering optimal asset allocation. Part of Deka's investor education and planning tools.
• Performancevergleich (Performance Comparison) ETF performance comparison tool for benchmarking fund returns against indices and peers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15 years of ETF management experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MSCI ESG Research LLC (now MSCI Solutions LLC)coreTechnology or IntegrationMSCI provides ESG research data, sustainability analysis, and index methodology inputs for Deka's ESG-focused ETFs including climate change, water, and green bond products.
• S&P Dow Jones Indices LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides index calculation and methodology for Deka ETFs including iBoxx indices for bond products and S&P 500 tracking ETFs.
• STOXX Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationLicenses STOXX indices for Deka ETFs including the Deka STOXX Future Water ESG UCITS ETF and various European equity indices.
• Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)coreTechnology or IntegrationCBI provides Green Bond Database classification for the Deka iBoxx MSCI ESG EUR Corporates Green Bond UCITS ETF, verifying that bonds meet climate bond standards.
• Deutsche Börse (Xetra)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary listing exchange for Deka ETFs, providing trading infrastructure and market access through Deutsche Börse's Xetra platform.
• Börse StuttgartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary listing exchange for Deka ETFs providing additional liquidity and trading venue for German investors.
• Sparkassen-FinanzgruppecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeka is the securities house of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, distributing ETFs through over 370 Sparkassen branches across Germany.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HSBC ETF: HSBC's UCITS ETF range includes MSCI World, emerging markets and ESG products listed on European venues, comparable in structure and asset-class mix to Deka's core equity ETFs.
• iShares (BlackRock): The world's largest ETF provider, iShares offers the broadest range of index, ESG, fixed income and sector UCITS ETFs on Xetra and across Europe — directly comparable product line to Deka ETFs and the primary competitor on German exchanges.
• Xtrackers (DWS Group): Deutsche Bank-affiliated UCITS ETF platform with deep coverage of DAX, MSCI World, ESG and bond indices — the closest German-headquartered direct competitor to Deka ETFs, sharing similar Xetra/Stuttgart distribution and German retail focus.
• Amundi ETF: Europe's second-largest ETF issuer, Amundi offers UCITS ETFs spanning broad equity, ESG, fixed income and thematic strategies — directly comparable to Deka's product architecture and similarly strong in European institutional and retail channels.
• Lyxor ETF (Société Générale): Lyxor provides a full UCITS ETF range including ESG, sector and bond products listed on European exchanges. Direct peer in product mix and distribution channels, particularly competing for European institutional flows.
• Invesco ETF: Invesco offers UCITS ETFs (including Invesco QQQ, S&P 500, MSCI Europe ESG and factor-based strategies) directly overlapping with Deka's S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, ESG and factor-style offerings on Xetra and Stuttgart.
• UBS ETF: UBS Asset Management runs a UCITS ETF platform covering equity, fixed income and ESG indices — directly comparable to Deka's range, particularly in factor and sustainability mandates (e.g. MSCI World ESG).
• State Street SPDR ETFs: SPDR offers one of the original European ETF ranges (including the flagship S&P 500 ETF) plus ESG and sector UCITS products — a direct competitor to Deka on international equity and bond exposure.
• Vanguard (Europe) ETFs: UCITS ETFs covering broad-market equity and bond indices at ultra-low fees; overlaps with Deka's passive MSCI World, S&P 500 and global bond strategies and pressures fee levels across the German market.

Regional players

• Commerzbank ETFs / ComStage heritage: German-headquartered ETF offerings (historically ComStage, now part of the Commerzbank group) with similar index-tracking UCITS structures distributed across German retail platforms, comparable in target geography and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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