- ISIN
- US37954Y4180
- CUSIP
- 37954Y418
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Category
- Systematic Trend
- 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
- Assets Under Management
- $8M
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Performance
GXDW Performance Chart
Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW) is up 18.9% since the beginning of the year. GXDW is currently trading at $28 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GXDW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $600.
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Returns By Period
Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW) has returned 18.88% so far this year and 16.72% over the past 12 months.
Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -2.88%
- YTD
- 18.88%
- 6M
- 15.29%
- 1Y
- 16.72%
- 3Y*
- 4.52%
- 5Y*
- -9.71%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
GXDW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 4, 2019, GXDW's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 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 51% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.92% | -4.43% | -6.16% | 23.24% | 10.51% | -6.34% | 18.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | -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% |
| 2023 | 18.99% | -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% |
| 2021 | 11.50% | 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 -9.34%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 04, 2019.
- This ETF participated in 138.15% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -9.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.08 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
- -9.34%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 96.36%
- Downside Capture
- 138.15%
Expense Ratio
GXDW has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GXDW ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% 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 Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW) 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.
| GXDW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.79 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.68 | 2.78 | -2.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.59 | 12.44 | -10.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF provided a 1.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.25 | $0.49 | $0.34 | $0.70 | $0.21 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 1.18% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 53.01%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -67.81%Apr 2025 | 4y 1mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -35.81%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 10d | 3mo 11dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2020 correction2020 | -10.15%Sep 2020 | 22d | 15d | 1mo 7dSep 2020 - Oct 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -7.56%Oct 2020 | 17d | 6d | 23dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.43%Jan 2021 | 8d | 4d | 12dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GXDW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.81% | -56.78% | -11.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -24.65% | -9.10% | -15.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.89% | -18.90% | -12.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -61.17% | -25.43% | -35.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -53.01% | -1.80% | -51.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -43.14% | -10.71% | -32.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.57% | 2.03% | +8.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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