Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX)
DAX is a passive ETF by Global X tracking the investment results of the DAX Index. DAX launched on Oct 22, 2014 and has a 0.20% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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Oct 22, 2014
Developed Europe (Germany)
1x
DAX Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
DAX has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) returned 31.58% year-to-date (YTD) and 33.53% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DAX returned 6.89% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.64%.
DAX
31.58%
10.34%
34.81%
33.53%
21.09%
16.67%
6.89%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.67%
10.48%
-1.79%
10.08%
13.71%
14.60%
10.64%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.95% | 4.63% | 2.95% | 6.16% | 5.61% | 31.58% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.78% | 5.87% | 4.12% | -4.74% | 5.15% | -3.12% | 2.53% | 4.21% | 3.48% | -3.90% | 0.33% | -1.30% | 10.55% |
| 2023 | 11.52% | -1.68% | 4.56% | 3.20% | -4.95% | 5.12% | 2.70% | -4.70% | -6.21% | -3.16% | 12.77% | 4.32% | 23.62% |
| 2022 | -3.11% | -8.44% | -2.00% | -6.65% | 4.61% | -13.31% | 3.32% | -6.55% | -9.06% | 11.38% | 15.46% | -1.90% | -18.47% |
| 2021 | -2.35% | 2.35% | 5.75% | 3.10% | 3.85% | -2.19% | -0.40% | 1.30% | -5.57% | 2.78% | -5.84% | 5.55% | 7.73% |
| 2020 | -3.57% | -7.93% | -17.45% | 10.37% | 8.34% | 7.14% | 3.93% | 7.97% | -3.90% | -9.45% | 16.56% | 5.07% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 6.27% | -0.40% | 1.56% | 6.84% | 0.24% | 0.01% | -4.64% | -0.20% | 1.55% | 6.79% | 1.28% | 1.46% | 22.11% |
| 2018 | 5.00% | -7.87% | -1.05% | 1.45% | -3.16% | -2.22% | 4.21% | -4.91% | 0.14% | -9.44% | -1.01% | -5.78% | -22.92% |
| 2017 | 3.43% | 0.50% | 4.75% | 2.74% | 4.42% | -0.39% | 1.19% | 0.46% | 5.43% | 2.52% | -0.24% | 0.54% | 28.23% |
| 2016 | -8.24% | -3.07% | 9.76% | 1.57% | -1.51% | -5.23% | 6.56% | 2.29% | 0.08% | -1.16% | -3.76% | 6.91% | 2.69% |
| 2015 | 1.29% | 5.74% | 0.71% | -1.13% | -1.83% | -2.37% | 1.02% | -7.01% | -6.46% | 10.20% | 1.05% | -3.63% | -3.63% |
| 2014 | 1.98% | 6.14% | -4.27% | 3.62% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 92, DAX is among the top 8% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Global X DAX Germany ETF provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.76 | $0.72 | $0.86 | $0.69 | $0.69 | $0.79 | $0.55 | $0.45 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 1.70% | 2.24% | 2.48% | 2.80% | 2.65% | 2.25% | 2.47% | 3.33% | 1.73% | 1.78% | 1.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X DAX Germany ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.75 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.76 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.72 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.86 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.69 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.79 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.45 |
| 2015 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.35 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X DAX Germany 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 Global X DAX Germany ETF was 45.58%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 197 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -45.58% | Jan 25, 2018 | 533 | Mar 18, 2020 | 197 | Dec 28, 2020 | 730 |
| -39.96% | Jun 8, 2021 | 330 | Sep 27, 2022 | 362 | Mar 7, 2024 | 692 |
| -24.77% | Apr 7, 2015 | 215 | Feb 11, 2016 | 291 | Apr 24, 2017 | 506 |
| -16.03% | Mar 19, 2025 | 15 | Apr 8, 2025 | 14 | Apr 29, 2025 | 29 |
| -9.1% | Dec 2, 2014 | 21 | Jan 5, 2015 | 16 | Feb 3, 2015 | 37 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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