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Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF(PSWD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PSWD
09/24/2026: PSWD (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
The Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF (PSWD) offers investors focused exposure to the global cybersecurity industry, a sector benefiting from increasing digital threats and corporate spending. It is backed by the reputable DWS/Xtrackers platform, ensuring reliable index replication. The fund serves as a high-growth satellite holding for investors seeking to tilt their portfolio toward tech security. Investors should be aware of the inherent risks, including high sector concentration, price volatility, and sensitivity to interest rate environments. It is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a long-term time horizon who can manage the volatility of a thematic tech investment.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Cybersecurity is a high-growth sector benefiting from persistent global digital security demands. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The ETF can experience strong price momentum during periods of heightened focus on digital security breaches. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Thematic tech stocks in this sector often command premium valuations rather than value-based multiples. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Cybersecurity companies typically prioritize reinvestment in research and development over dividend payments. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The fund's concentration in a single volatile sector makes it unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Growth-oriented investors seeking to capture the long-term structural demand for cybersecurity as part of a diversified portfolio.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors willing to tolerate higher volatility in exchange for exposure to a high-growth thematic sector.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Thematic tech stocks exhibit price swings significantly higher than the broader market. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | General technology sector sell-offs often lead to correlated declines in cybersecurity equities. |
| Concentration | High | The fund is concentrated in one industry, lacking the diversification of a total market fund. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund effectively manages tracking to its underlying index within standard parameters. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower average volume compared to major indices can lead to wider spreads during market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Future growth depends on the continued ability of sector firms to innovate against evolving threats. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
PSWD exhibits high beta relative to the S&P 500, characteristic of specialized technology thematic funds.
Market Risk
The fund is highly sensitive to interest rate changes and shifts in investor sentiment regarding growth-oriented tech stocks.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Cybersecurity Software & Services | 85 | This represents the core thematic exposure to companies providing digital protection and security infrastructure. |
| Industry | Network Security Hardware | 10 | Hardware-focused cybersecurity firms provide essential physical and integrated defense layers. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Small cash position held for daily operational liquidity and tracking management. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 16.2% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 24, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $5.33M |
| Issuer | Xtrackers |
| Expense Ratio | 0.2% |
| Distribution Yield | 0.21% |
| Inception | Jul 12, 2023 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +40.85% |
| 1 Year | +27.14% |
| 3 Year | +22.65% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 29.75% |
| 3Y Volatility | 22.3% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.78 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mid Cap | 44.92% |
| Small Cap | 29.96% |
| Large Cap | 16.86% |
| Micro Cap | 5.96% |
| Mega Cap | 0.60% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 89.55% |
| Industrials | 5.22% |
| Communication Services | 4.39% |
| Financial Services | 0.32% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 28.12x |
| Portfolio P/B | 4.32x |
| Portfolio P/S | 3.56x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Zscaler | 5.87% |
| Okta | 5.38% |
| Rubrik | 5.32% |
| Crowdstrike Holdings | 5.25% |
| CACI International | 4.98% |
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