- ISIN
- US2330512003
- CUSIP
- 233051200
- Issuer
- DWS
- Inception Date
- Jun 9, 2011
- Region
- Developed Markets (EAFE)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $9B
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Performance
DBEF Performance Chart
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) is up 14.2% since the beginning of the year. DBEF is currently trading at $55 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DBEF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,920.
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Returns By Period
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) has returned 14.18% so far this year and 30.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DBEF has returned 13.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 4.05%
- YTD
- 14.18%
- 6M
- 14.60%
- 1Y
- 30.93%
- 3Y*
- 19.53%
- 5Y*
- 13.93%
- 10Y*
- 13.17%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DBEF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 9, 2011, DBEF's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DBEF closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2012 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.45% | 5.14% | -5.60% | 3.85% | 3.27% | 3.68% | 14.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.12% | 1.86% | -2.32% | -0.67% | 4.65% | 0.38% | 1.37% | 2.44% | 2.18% | 3.62% | 0.71% | 1.93% | 23.16% |
| 2024 | 2.35% | 3.88% | 4.09% | -1.15% | 3.73% | -0.70% | 0.46% | 1.15% | -0.21% | -1.69% | 0.99% | -0.05% | 13.40% |
| 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% | 4.47% | 19.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.61%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 2011.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.97%) than losses (69.54%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 1.61%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 69.97%
- Downside Capture
- 69.54%
Expense Ratio
DBEF has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DBEF ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DBEF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.39 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.61 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.37 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.30 | 2.78 | +0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.95 | 12.44 | +1.52 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $2.67 | $0.53 | $1.65 | $5.11 | $0.89 | $0.81 | $1.02 | $0.90 | $0.95 | $0.72 | $1.00 |
Dividend yield | 2.28% | 5.55% | 1.29% | 4.46% | 15.85% | 2.28% | 2.41% | 3.03% | 3.22% | 2.98% | 2.55% | 3.70% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $2.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.53 |
| 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 |
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 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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.46%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 9mo 18d | 10mo 20dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.46%Feb 2016 | 8mo 19d | 1y 19d | 1y 9moMay 2015 - Mar 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.59%Nov 2011 | 4mo 14d | 11mo 13d | 1y 3moJul 2011 - Oct 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.41%Dec 2018 | 11mo 4d | 3mo 23d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -14.95%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 3mo 25d | 1y 18dJan 2022 - Jan 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DBEF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.46% | -56.78% | +24.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.41% | -9.10% | -0.31% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.62% | -18.90% | +4.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.95% | -25.43% | +10.48% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.46% | -33.92% | +1.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.72% | -10.71% | +5.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.22% | 2.03% | +0.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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