World ETF

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in World ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 2018, World ETF's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, World ETF closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.

World ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 2018.

• This portfolio captured 106.95% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.96% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• With beta of 1.05 and R² of 0.93, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

World ETF has an expense ratio of 0.16%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

World ETF ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

World ETF Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.04
• 5-Year: 0.57
• All Time: 0.62

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of World ETF compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

World ETF provided a 1.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the World ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the World ETF was 33.32%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 292 trading sessions.

The current World ETF drawdown is 7.93%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.