- ISIN
- US2330518539
- CUSIP
- 233051853
- Issuer
- DWS
- Inception Date
- Oct 1, 2013
- Region
- Developed Europe (Broad)
- Category
- Europe Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Europe US Dollar Hedged Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $752M
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Performance
DBEU Performance Chart
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund (DBEU) is up 11.5% since the beginning of the year. DBEU is currently trading at $54 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DBEU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,757.
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Returns By Period
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund (DBEU) has returned 11.54% so far this year and 24.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DBEU has returned 12.08% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- 3.35%
- YTD
- 11.54%
- 6M
- 12.15%
- 1Y
- 24.82%
- 3Y*
- 16.77%
- 5Y*
- 11.93%
- 10Y*
- 12.08%
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%
DBEU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2013, DBEU's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DBEU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.35% | 3.83% | -5.42% | 3.98% | 2.59% | 3.01% | 11.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.87% | 3.93% | -3.52% | -0.84% | 5.09% | -1.11% | 0.79% | 1.83% | 1.78% | 2.32% | 1.34% | 2.14% | 22.18% |
| 2024 | 1.16% | 2.83% | 4.48% | -1.01% | 4.12% | -1.68% | 1.01% | 1.45% | -0.61% | -2.67% | 0.56% | -0.56% | 9.17% |
| 2023 | 8.08% | 1.27% | 0.14% | 2.62% | -2.42% | 2.64% | 1.55% | -2.22% | -1.51% | -2.91% | 6.34% | 3.23% | 17.43% |
| 2022 | -2.14% | -4.75% | 1.50% | -1.48% | 1.24% | -7.14% | 6.51% | -4.16% | -6.44% | 7.41% | 8.52% | -3.89% | -6.25% |
| 2021 | -0.67% | 2.93% | 5.98% | 2.54% | 2.80% | 1.48% | 1.32% | 2.17% | -3.26% | 4.36% | -2.58% | 5.08% | 23.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.37%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2013.
- This ETF participated in 72.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.10% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.37%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 69.10%
- Downside Capture
- 72.03%
Expense Ratio
DBEU has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DBEU ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund (DBEU) 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.
| DBEU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 2.78 | -0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.36 | 12.44 | -2.08 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund provided a 1.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.76 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.76 | $2.19 | $0.03 | $1.38 | $0.65 | $0.68 | $0.73 | $0.86 | $0.89 | $0.65 | $2.52 | $1.42 |
Dividend yield | 1.42% | 4.55% | 0.07% | 3.64% | 1.96% | 1.87% | 2.44% | 2.77% | 3.55% | 2.28% | 9.92% | 5.50% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund. 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 | $0.76 | $2.19 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.65 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.68 |
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 Europe Hedged Equity Fund. 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 Europe Hedged Equity Fund was 34.50%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 232 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.50%Mar 2020 | 25d | 11mo 7d | 12mo 2dFeb 2020 - Feb 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.00%Feb 2016 | 10mo 4d | 1y 11d | 1y 10moApr 2015 - Feb 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -17.67%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 4mo 5d | 1y 28dJan 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.35%Apr 2025 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 16dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -14.77%Dec 2018 | 7mo 5d | 3mo 9d | 10mo 14dMay 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DBEU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.50% | -56.78% | +22.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.81% | -9.10% | -0.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.35% | -18.90% | +3.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.67% | -25.43% | +7.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.50% | -33.92% | -0.58% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.43% | -10.71% | +6.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.40% | 2.03% | +0.37% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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