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iShares FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (CUKX.L) Sharpe Ratio: 1.91

ETF · Currency in GBp · Last updated Jul 16, 2026

iShares FTSE 100 UCITS ETF seeks to track the performance of the FTSE 100 Index of large UK-listed companies.

CUKX.L's Sharpe Ratio of 1.91 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.91 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 16, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

CUKX.L Sharpe Ratio Rank

CUKX.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 75.175
Above Average

CUKX.L ranks above 75.1% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Above-average risk-adjusted returns with room for improvement
  • Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
  • Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
  • Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio efficiency

CUKX.L Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows CUKX.L's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.75 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.75 to 1.91
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.91 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.47+
  • Median: 1.42 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares CUKX.L's Sharpe Ratio with other similar investments across multiple time periods.

Data shows available time periods plus all-time averages, as of Jul 16, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
2MU.LLeverage Shares 2x Micron Technology ETC GBP21.98
IB01.LiShares USD Treasury Bond 0-1yr UCITS ETF (Acc)11.93
MIST.LPIMCO US Dollar Short Maturity UCITS ETF Institutional GBP (Hedged) Accumulation11.58
PR1T.LAmundi Prime US Treasury Bond 0-1 Y UCITS ETF DR USD (C)9.59
VDST.LVanguard U.S. Treasury 0-1 Year Bond UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating9.27
BBIL.LJPM BetaBuilders US Treasury Bond 0-1 yr UCITS ETF USD Acc8.85
CSH2.LAmundi Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Acc8.43
U03A.LiShares USD Treasury Bond 0-3 Month UCITS ETF USD (Acc)8.35
MINT.LPIMCO ETFs PLC - US Dollar Short Maturity UCITS ETF7.86
FEDF.LAmundi USD Fed Funds Rate UCITS ETF Acc7.27
CUKX.LiShares FTSE 100 UCITS ETF1.91

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows CUKX.L's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when CUKX.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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