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War, terrorism, economic uncertainty, trade disputes, public health crises (including the recent pandemic spread of the novel coronavirus) and related geopolitical events could lead to increased market volatility, disruption to US and world economies and markets and may have significant adverse effects on the fund and its investments.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds before investing. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, please call (855) 329-3837 or click here to view or download a prospectus online. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

You cannot invest directly in an index. Shares of the Funds are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) throughout the day on the New York Stock Exchange. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of a fund will develop or be maintained. Transactions in shares of ETFs will result in Brokerage commissions and will generate tax consequences. There are risks associated with investing, including possible loss of principal. Stocks may decline in value. Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, liquidity and market risks to varying degrees.

Foreign investing involves currency, political and economic risk. Funds focusing on a single country, sector and/or funds that emphasize investments in smaller companies may experience greater price volatility. Investments in emerging markets, real estate, currency, fixed income and alternative investments include additional risks. Due to the investment strategy of certain Funds, they may make higher capital gain distributions than other ETFs. Please see the fund’s prospectus for a complete discussion of risks.

Xtrackers ETFs (“ETFs”) are managed by DBX Advisors LLC or DBX Strategic Advisors LLC (the “Advisors”), and distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ALPS”). The Adviser is a subsidiary of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA, and is not affiliated with ALPS.

Shares are not individually redeemable, and owners of Shares may acquire those Shares from the Fund, or tender such Shares for redemption to the Fund, in Creation Units only.

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