- Issuer
- BetaShares
- Inception Date
- Aug 4, 2016
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Health & Biotech Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Healthcare Hedged AUD Index
- Domicile
- Australia
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
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Performance
DRUG.AX Performance Chart
Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF (DRUG.AX) is down 0.4% since the beginning of the year. DRUG.AX is currently trading at A$8 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of DRUG.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,196.
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Returns By Period
Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF (DRUG.AX) has returned -0.40% so far this year and 14.00% over the past 12 months.
Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.68%
- 6M
- -1.74%
- YTD
- -0.40%
- 1Y
- 14.00%
- 3Y*
- 5.36%
- 5Y*
- 3.65%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
DRUG.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 4, 2016, DRUG.AX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Dec 2018 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, DRUG.AX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2016 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 6, 2018 at -8.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.68% | 2.06% | -6.17% | -2.39% | 4.04% | 5.54% | -2.29% | -0.40% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.49% | 0.96% | -2.96% | -4.39% | -3.70% | 0.53% | 0.26% | 2.50% | -1.03% | 5.57% | 8.47% | -0.57% | 11.83% |
| 2024 | 3.66% | 3.90% | 1.64% | -3.58% | 1.32% | 4.01% | 2.13% | 3.99% | -3.29% | -2.83% | -2.22% | -6.21% | 1.82% |
| 2023 | -3.05% | -1.97% | 1.61% | 3.43% | -2.93% | 1.57% | 1.94% | 0.89% | -2.26% | -5.40% | 3.67% | 3.80% | 0.76% |
| 2022 | -7.72% | -1.86% | 8.39% | -2.00% | -0.38% | -3.96% | 3.60% | -5.14% | -2.85% | 7.25% | 2.47% | -0.25% | -3.68% |
| 2021 | 1.83% | -2.13% | 2.90% | 3.10% | 2.19% | 3.88% | 3.10% | 3.80% | -4.29% | 2.11% | -0.52% | 5.84% | 23.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.87%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 04, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 74.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.04% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.87%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 54.04%
- Downside Capture
- 74.90%
Expense Ratio
DRUG.AX has an expense ratio of 0.57%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DRUG.AX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF (DRUG.AX) 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.
| DRUG.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.24 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.50 | 1.11 | +0.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.58 | 3.10 | +0.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF provided a 3.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.31 | A$0.00 | A$0.22 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.37 | A$0.04 | A$0.02 | A$0.18 |
Dividend yield | 3.69% | 0.00% | 2.84% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.49% | 0.62% | 0.28% | 3.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged 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 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.31 | A$0.31 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.22 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.22 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 |
| 2021 | A$0.02 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.35 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.37 |
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 Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged 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 Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF was 26.79%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.
The current Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF drawdown is 4.42%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-26.79%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 4mo | 6moJan 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-20.63%May 2025 | 8mo 14d | — | 1y 10moSep 2024 - now | 2025 selloff2025 |
-14.98%Sep 2022 | 5mo 19d | 1y 4mo | 1y 9moApr 2022 - Feb 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-13.42%Feb 2018 | 7d | 5mo 21d | 5mo 28dJan 2018 - Jul 2018 | — |
-12.66%Dec 2018 | 20d | 10mo 10d | 11moDec 2018 - Oct 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DRUG.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.79% | -41.07% | +14.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.69% | -11.69% | +1.00% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.63% | -17.74% | -2.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.63% | -22.01% | +1.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -24.71% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.42% | -0.60% | -3.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.17% | -11.02% | +5.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.52% | 4.20% | +0.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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