Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF)
DBEF is a passive ETF by DWS tracking the investment results of the MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index. DBEF launched on Jun 9, 2011 and has a 0.36% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US2330512003 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 233051200 |
| Issuer | DWS |
| Inception Date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Region | Developed Markets (EAFE) |
| Category | Hedge Fund |
| Index Tracked | MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index |
| Home Page | etf.dws.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
DBEF features an expense ratio of 0.36%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF had a return of 11.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.19% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF had an annualized return of 8.59%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 11.12% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | -1.64% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 9.12% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | 16.19% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.45% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.59% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DBEF, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.35% | 3.88% | 4.09% | -1.15% | 3.73% | -0.70% | 11.12% | ||||||
| 2023 | 7.73% | -0.00% | 1.38% | 2.53% | -1.41% | 4.00% | 1.58% | -1.95% | -0.94% | -2.21% | 5.45% | 2.85% | 20.15% |
| 2022 | -2.78% | -3.27% | 2.11% | -1.86% | 1.19% | -5.70% | 5.40% | -3.13% | -5.80% | 6.27% | 7.87% | -4.32% | -5.13% |
| 2021 | -0.24% | 3.04% | 5.09% | 1.13% | 2.72% | 1.23% | 0.35% | 1.91% | -1.62% | 3.20% | -2.95% | 4.48% | 19.60% |
| 2020 | -1.92% | -7.64% | -12.42% | 5.75% | 5.22% | 2.58% | -1.89% | 3.64% | -0.42% | -3.76% | 12.53% | 2.74% | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 6.24% | 3.51% | 1.76% | 3.56% | -4.79% | 4.91% | 0.57% | -1.89% | 3.69% | 1.70% | 2.34% | 1.38% | 24.94% |
| 2018 | 1.51% | -3.78% | -1.06% | 3.88% | -0.22% | -0.42% | 3.09% | -1.48% | 1.41% | -6.43% | 0.46% | -6.29% | -9.52% |
| 2017 | 0.71% | 1.98% | 2.67% | 1.42% | 2.37% | -0.46% | 0.37% | 0.17% | 2.82% | 3.19% | -0.59% | 1.03% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | -4.01% | -5.14% | 3.28% | 0.43% | 2.81% | -2.62% | 3.48% | 1.35% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 1.43% | 4.05% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | 3.00% | 6.51% | 1.15% | 0.77% | 1.92% | -4.56% | 3.49% | -7.90% | -4.40% | 6.90% | 1.69% | -3.40% | 4.08% |
| 2014 | -4.49% | 4.12% | -0.51% | 0.63% | 2.53% | -0.07% | -0.91% | 1.54% | -0.14% | 1.00% | 2.15% | -2.15% | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 5.62% | 0.69% | 3.23% | 3.80% | -0.52% | -2.67% | 4.05% | -1.69% | 5.35% | 3.26% | 1.07% | 1.87% | 26.43% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of DBEF is 81, placing it in the top 19% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF granted a 0.66% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.27 | $1.65 | $5.11 | $0.89 | $0.81 | $1.02 | $0.90 | $0.95 | $0.72 | $1.00 | $1.37 | $0.41 |
Dividend yield | 0.66% | 4.46% | 15.85% | 2.28% | 2.41% | 3.03% | 3.22% | 2.98% | 2.55% | 3.70% | 5.08% | 1.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.24 | |||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $1.65 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.61 | $5.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.89 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.81 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $1.02 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.90 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.95 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.72 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $1.00 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.37 |
| 2013 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity 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 Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF was 32.46%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 200 trading sessions.
The current Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF drawdown is 3.81%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.46% | Feb 13, 2020 | 22 | Mar 16, 2020 | 200 | Dec 29, 2020 | 222 |
| -23.46% | May 28, 2015 | 180 | Feb 11, 2016 | 264 | Mar 1, 2017 | 444 |
| -21.59% | Jul 12, 2011 | 57 | Nov 23, 2011 | 221 | Oct 31, 2012 | 278 |
| -15.41% | Jan 24, 2018 | 232 | Dec 24, 2018 | 77 | Apr 16, 2019 | 309 |
| -14.95% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 77 | Jan 23, 2023 | 263 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF volatility is 3.20%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.