- Issuer
- Deka
- Inception Date
- Mar 16, 2009
- Region
- Europe (Germany)
- Category
- European Government Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ Index
- Domicile
- Germany
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
EL4V.DE Performance Chart
Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF (EL4V.DE) is down 1.0% since the beginning of the year. EL4V.DE is currently trading at €96 per share. Investors who bought €1,000 worth of EL4V.DE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth €635.
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Returns By Period
Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF (EL4V.DE) has returned -0.97% so far this year and -3.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EL4V.DE has returned -3.65% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.92% annually.
Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF
- 1D
- -0.29%
- 1M
- -1.59%
- 6M
- -1.93%
- YTD
- -0.97%
- 1Y
- -3.20%
- 3Y*
- -2.20%
- 5Y*
- -8.68%
- 10Y*
- -3.65%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- 1.27%
- 6M
- 10.98%
- YTD
- 13.27%
- 1Y
- 22.64%
- 3Y*
- 18.04%
- 5Y*
- 12.49%
- 10Y*
- 12.92%
EL4V.DE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 16, 2009, EL4V.DE's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 27.5 years.
Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Aug 2010 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Dec 2022 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, EL4V.DE closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 1, 2011 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2009 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.33% | 2.85% | -2.75% | -0.59% | 1.20% | 1.15% | -3.03% | -0.97% | |||||
| 2025 | -1.29% | 0.92% | -5.48% | 3.76% | -1.07% | -1.43% | -0.69% | -1.59% | 0.70% | 1.28% | -1.25% | -2.10% | -8.19% |
| 2024 | -2.02% | -2.12% | 1.53% | -3.60% | -1.10% | 2.12% | 2.80% | -0.17% | 1.63% | -2.33% | 5.12% | -4.30% | -2.86% |
| 2023 | 4.02% | -5.35% | 4.37% | -0.50% | -0.13% | 0.55% | -2.19% | -0.06% | -5.92% | -0.47% | 6.21% | 7.11% | 6.90% |
| 2022 | -2.10% | -2.83% | -4.79% | -6.78% | -4.39% | -4.33% | 9.41% | -8.92% | -7.58% | -1.46% | 6.00% | -9.03% | -32.41% |
| 2021 | -1.23% | -4.69% | -0.51% | -1.57% | -0.24% | 1.30% | 4.65% | -1.19% | -3.23% | 2.05% | 3.52% | -3.34% | -4.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.00%, beta of -0.06, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 16, 2009.
- This ETF participated in 14.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 12.83% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 4.00%
- Beta
- -0.06
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 12.83%
- Downside Capture
- 14.84%
Expense Ratio
EL4V.DE has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EL4V.DE ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF (EL4V.DE) 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.
| EL4V.DE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.23 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.90 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.33 | -0.39 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.49 | 3.01 | -3.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.92 | 11.10 | -12.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF provided a 2.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of €2.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | €2.22 | €2.04 | €2.20 | €2.65 | €2.71 | €2.99 | €3.29 | €3.47 | €3.70 | €1.57 | €4.13 | €4.18 |
Dividend yield | 2.30% | 2.06% | 2.00% | 2.29% | 2.45% | 1.79% | 1.84% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.03% | 2.57% | 2.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS 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 | €0.56 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.48 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.65 | €1.69 | |||||
| 2025 | €0.51 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.42 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.58 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.53 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.04 |
| 2024 | €0.52 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.50 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.64 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.54 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.20 |
| 2023 | €0.95 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.45 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.68 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.57 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.65 |
| 2022 | €0.69 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.72 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.12 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.18 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.71 |
| 2021 | €0.49 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.93 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €1.57 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €2.99 |
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 Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS 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 Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF was 43.83%, occurring on Oct 3, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Deka Deutsche Börse EUROGOV Germany 10+ UCITS ETF drawdown is 42.50%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-43.83%Oct 2023 | 3y 6mo | — | 6y 4moMar 2020 - now | — |
-16.30%Jun 2015 | 1mo 20d | 1y 1d | 1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 | — |
-15.39%Apr 2011 | 7mo 12d | 4mo 27d | 1y 4dSep 2010 - Sep 2011 | — |
-14.12%Feb 2018 | 1y 6mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 9moAug 2016 - May 2019 | — |
-11.61%Oct 2013 | 1y 4mo | 9mo 5d | 2y 1moJun 2012 - Jul 2014 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| EL4V.DE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.83% | -51.17% | +7.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.63% | -7.57% | +0.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.80% | -23.99% | +9.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.13% | -23.99% | -16.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.83% | -33.42% | -10.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -42.50% | -0.52% | -41.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.95% | -8.90% | -5.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.58% | 2.04% | +1.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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