- ISIN
- US78463X7729
- CUSIP
- 78463X772
- Issuer
- State Street
- Inception Date
- Feb 12, 2008
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P International Dividend Opportunities Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $517M
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Performance
DWX Performance Chart
SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX) is up 6.3% since the beginning of the year. DWX is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,438.
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Returns By Period
SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX) has returned 6.32% so far this year and 16.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DWX has returned 7.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF
- 1D
- -0.12%
- 1M
- -0.67%
- YTD
- 6.32%
- 6M
- 7.53%
- 1Y
- 16.05%
- 3Y*
- 15.47%
- 5Y*
- 7.53%
- 10Y*
- 7.87%
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%
DWX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 19, 2008, DWX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, DWX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.40% | 7.15% | -5.87% | 2.52% | 0.24% | -0.81% | 6.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.93% | 3.33% | 4.76% | 6.78% | 2.34% | 2.14% | -2.28% | 4.54% | 0.13% | -0.25% | 2.71% | 1.97% | 31.62% |
| 2024 | -1.32% | -1.51% | 2.22% | -2.67% | 3.36% | -0.98% | 5.90% | 4.88% | 1.71% | -4.89% | 0.90% | -4.40% | 2.56% |
| 2023 | 7.30% | -2.88% | 2.26% | 3.59% | -4.06% | 2.70% | 3.17% | -3.18% | -3.15% | -1.33% | 6.00% | 4.26% | 14.74% |
| 2022 | 0.95% | -1.53% | 0.65% | -4.18% | 0.94% | -6.86% | 1.22% | -5.56% | -10.71% | 2.81% | 10.91% | -0.84% | -12.99% |
| 2021 | -0.63% | 0.25% | 5.12% | 2.70% | 3.19% | -1.26% | 1.68% | 0.62% | -4.81% | 2.55% | -3.11% | 4.25% | 10.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF has an annualized alpha of -4.67%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 19, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 104.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.44% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -4.67% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.85 and R2 of 0.62, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -4.67%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 74.44%
- Downside Capture
- 104.69%
Expense Ratio
DWX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DWX ranks 41 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX) 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.
| DWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 2.78 | -0.91 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.85 | 12.44 | -6.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF provided a 5.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.62 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.62 | $1.95 | $1.51 | $1.47 | $1.51 | $1.51 | $1.40 | $1.77 | $1.77 | $1.59 | $1.89 | $1.94 |
Dividend yield | 5.72% | 4.44% | 4.31% | 4.12% | 4.68% | 3.89% | 3.84% | 4.40% | 5.06% | 3.85% | 5.25% | 5.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SPDR S&P International Dividend 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 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.88 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.95 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $1.51 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.47 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $1.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $1.51 |
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 SPDR S&P International Dividend 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF was 66.86%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2720 trading sessions.
The current SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF drawdown is 4.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -66.86%Mar 2009 | 9mo 24d | 10y 9mo | 11y 7moMay 2008 - Dec 2019 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.05%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 1y 23d | 1y 1moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -26.96%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 9mo | 2y 11moAug 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 correction2025 | -10.65%Jan 2025 | 3mo 12d | 2mo 14d | 5mo 26dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -10.40%Mar 2008 | 20d | 1mo 28d | 2mo 18dFeb 2008 - May 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -66.86% | -56.78% | -10.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.59% | -9.10% | +0.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.65% | -18.90% | +8.25% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.96% | -25.43% | -1.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.05% | -33.92% | -2.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.04% | -1.80% | -2.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.10% | -10.71% | -3.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.75% | 2.03% | +0.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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