Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust (FXB)
FXB is a passive ETF by Invesco tracking the investment results of the British Pound. FXB launched on Jun 26, 2006 and has a 0.40% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US46138M1099 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46138M109 |
| Issuer | Invesco |
| Inception Date | Jun 26, 2006 |
| Region | Developed Europe (United Kingdom) |
| Category | Currency |
| Index Tracked | British Pound |
| Home Page | www.invesco.com |
| Asset Class | Currency |
Expense Ratio
FXB features an expense ratio of 0.40%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Popular comparisons: FXB vs. VOO, FXB vs. SPY, FXB vs. BIL, FXB vs. XLK
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust had a return of 2.72% year-to-date (YTD) and 2.57% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust had an annualized return of -2.48%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.72% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | 1.56% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 2.85% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | 2.57% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.59% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -2.48% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FXB, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.30% | -0.15% | 0.26% | -0.70% | 2.23% | -0.55% | 2.72% | ||||||
| 2023 | 2.19% | -2.17% | 2.74% | 2.07% | -0.85% | 2.36% | 1.38% | -1.02% | -3.45% | -0.13% | 4.04% | 1.37% | 8.58% |
| 2022 | -0.61% | -0.15% | -2.17% | -4.26% | 0.11% | -3.47% | 0.09% | -4.57% | -3.85% | 2.86% | 5.25% | 0.26% | -10.45% |
| 2021 | 0.14% | 1.68% | -1.11% | 0.20% | 2.70% | -2.53% | 0.42% | -1.13% | -2.02% | 1.52% | -2.87% | 1.64% | -1.54% |
| 2020 | -0.34% | -2.88% | -3.10% | 1.30% | -1.97% | 0.30% | 5.59% | 2.09% | -3.49% | 0.33% | 2.89% | 2.53% | 2.87% |
| 2019 | 2.90% | 1.11% | -1.83% | 0.15% | -3.08% | 0.44% | -4.21% | 0.00% | 1.09% | 5.30% | -0.14% | 2.42% | 3.87% |
| 2018 | 5.16% | -3.07% | 1.91% | -1.92% | -3.46% | -0.74% | -0.59% | -1.26% | 0.56% | -1.94% | -0.31% | 0.06% | -5.75% |
| 2017 | 2.05% | -1.39% | 0.93% | 3.32% | -0.52% | 1.03% | 1.31% | -2.07% | 3.59% | -0.90% | 1.79% | -0.21% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | -3.36% | -2.31% | 3.16% | 1.67% | -0.91% | -8.09% | -0.61% | -0.80% | -1.33% | -5.61% | 2.18% | -1.52% | -16.67% |
| 2015 | -3.36% | 2.47% | -3.93% | 3.47% | -0.46% | 2.73% | -0.61% | -1.80% | -1.44% | 1.98% | -2.41% | -2.15% | -5.71% |
| 2014 | -0.83% | 1.85% | -0.47% | 1.22% | -0.74% | 2.09% | -1.38% | -1.70% | -2.39% | -1.34% | -2.38% | -0.26% | -6.27% |
| 2013 | -2.44% | -4.36% | 0.14% | 2.19% | -2.18% | 0.04% | -0.03% | 1.87% | 4.43% | -1.00% | 2.02% | 1.24% | 1.61% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FXB is 23, indicating that it is in the bottom 23% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust (FXB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust granted a 3.17% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.92 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.92 | $3.19 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 3.17% | 2.59% | 0.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.31 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.33 | $2.31 | |||||
| 2023 | $0.16 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $3.19 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.35 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust. 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 Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust was 48.98%, occurring on Sep 26, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust drawdown is 35.54%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48.98% | Nov 9, 2007 | 3745 | Sep 26, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -3.54% | Jul 25, 2007 | 17 | Aug 16, 2007 | 30 | Sep 28, 2007 | 47 |
| -2.49% | Jan 24, 2007 | 28 | Mar 5, 2007 | 12 | Mar 21, 2007 | 40 |
| -2.36% | Sep 22, 2006 | 12 | Oct 10, 2006 | 12 | Oct 27, 2006 | 24 |
| -2.1% | Dec 4, 2006 | 22 | Jan 5, 2007 | 7 | Jan 17, 2007 | 29 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust volatility is 1.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.