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Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US37954Y4180
CUSIP
37954Y418
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Oct 25, 2019
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Nasdaq Dorsey Wright Thematic Rotation Total Return Index
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW) has returned -6.81% so far this year and -0.43% over the past 12 months.


Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF

1D
3.90%
1M
-6.16%
YTD
-6.81%
6M
-17.86%
1Y
-0.43%
3Y*
-2.86%
5Y*
-13.24%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 4, 2019, GXDW's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 32.1 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +23.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GXDW closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.92%-4.43%-6.16%-6.81%
20252.56%-0.29%-5.25%0.57%7.01%5.60%0.74%1.91%3.90%1.63%-9.15%-4.54%3.52%
2024-8.37%4.84%2.16%-6.01%4.58%-4.78%4.41%0.09%8.26%-2.52%2.95%-7.51%-3.55%
202318.99%-6.98%1.11%-1.69%0.80%6.10%8.18%-10.92%-8.52%-10.13%8.99%8.53%10.26%
2022-12.66%-4.54%0.89%-14.67%-1.82%-7.46%6.91%-2.26%-14.38%4.01%-2.60%-12.16%-48.08%
202111.50%3.47%-5.03%3.35%-2.06%6.63%-1.92%4.82%-6.12%2.97%-6.98%-5.59%3.21%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF has an annualized alpha of -10.92%, beta of 1.06, and R² of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 05, 2019.

  • This ETF participated in 135.62% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.22% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -10.92% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.06 and R² of 0.54, 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
-10.92%
Beta
1.06
0.54
Upside Capture
86.22%
Downside Capture
135.62%

Expense Ratio

GXDW has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GXDW ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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.


GXDW Risk / Return Rank: 1111
Overall Rank
GXDW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1111
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GXDW Sortino Ratio Rank: 1212
Sortino Ratio Rank
GXDW Omega Ratio Rank: 1212
Omega Ratio Rank
GXDW Calmar Ratio Rank: 1010
Calmar Ratio Rank
GXDW Martin Ratio Rank: 1010
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GXDWBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.02

0.90

-0.91

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.17

1.39

-1.21

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.02

1.21

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.09

1.40

-1.49

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.22

6.61

-6.83

Explore GXDW risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF provided a 1.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 per share.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.702019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$0.34$0.34$0.25$0.49$0.34$0.70$0.21$0.08

Dividend yield

1.51%1.40%1.08%1.99%1.48%1.56%0.48%0.31%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.34
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.25
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.49
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.34
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.70

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 Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic 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 Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF was 67.81%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF drawdown is 63.16%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-67.81%Feb 11, 20211044Apr 8, 2025
-35.81%Feb 21, 202022Mar 23, 202048Jun 1, 202070
-10.15%Sep 2, 202016Sep 24, 202011Oct 9, 202027
-7.56%Oct 13, 202014Oct 30, 20204Nov 5, 202018
-5.43%Jan 21, 20217Jan 29, 20212Feb 2, 20219

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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