Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF)
HDEF is a passive ETF by Deutsche Bank tracking the investment results of the MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield US Dollar Hedged Index. HDEF launched on Aug 12, 2015 and has a 0.20% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US2330516301
233051630
Aug 12, 2015
Developed Markets (EAFE)
1x
MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield US Dollar Hedged Index
Large-Cap
Value
Expense Ratio
HDEF has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) returned 16.77% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.14% over the past 12 months.
HDEF
16.77%
4.88%
15.83%
14.14%
14.05%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.60%
9.64%
-0.54%
11.47%
15.67%
10.79%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of HDEF, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.57% | 3.27% | 4.15% | 3.39% | 0.43% | 16.77% | |||||||
| 2024 | -2.51% | 0.04% | 3.33% | -0.93% | 5.07% | -2.91% | 4.76% | 3.99% | 2.03% | -5.24% | -1.02% | -3.13% | 2.85% |
| 2023 | 7.02% | -3.60% | 3.84% | 2.83% | -5.85% | 5.11% | 4.04% | -3.88% | -0.93% | -2.61% | 6.86% | 5.45% | 18.53% |
| 2022 | 2.41% | -1.53% | 2.25% | -4.60% | 1.69% | -8.40% | 1.77% | -5.28% | -8.41% | 5.89% | 13.77% | 0.02% | -2.52% |
| 2021 | -0.65% | 1.22% | 3.43% | 1.76% | 3.63% | -1.79% | 0.91% | -0.94% | -5.17% | 2.46% | -3.52% | 5.95% | 6.95% |
| 2020 | -3.68% | -7.95% | -15.09% | 5.05% | 2.79% | 3.69% | 0.25% | 4.11% | -3.23% | -3.99% | 14.95% | 4.43% | -1.90% |
| 2019 | 7.17% | 3.07% | 0.64% | 2.53% | -5.25% | 6.13% | -2.72% | -1.48% | 4.12% | 4.59% | 0.44% | 4.07% | 25.03% |
| 2018 | 2.39% | -3.48% | -1.14% | 2.72% | -3.26% | -1.61% | 2.95% | -3.16% | 1.25% | -5.90% | -0.39% | -4.55% | -13.73% |
| 2017 | -0.43% | 3.22% | 3.56% | -0.65% | 2.91% | -2.31% | -0.99% | 0.67% | 2.99% | 2.56% | -1.07% | -0.73% | 9.90% |
| 2016 | -6.49% | 1.82% | 3.14% | 4.70% | -2.37% | -2.94% | 5.61% | 1.88% | -0.71% | 1.87% | 0.06% | 4.90% | 11.29% |
| 2015 | -4.97% | -2.68% | 5.98% | 0.29% | -3.13% | -4.78% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 81, HDEF is among the top 19% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF provided a 3.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.08 | $1.10 | $1.08 | $1.18 | $1.13 | $0.91 | $1.04 | $0.73 | $0.84 | $2.12 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 3.84% | 4.53% | 4.38% | 5.41% | 4.76% | 3.93% | 4.20% | 3.55% | 3.38% | 9.13% | 1.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $1.10 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $1.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $1.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $1.13 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.91 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $1.04 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.73 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.84 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $2.12 |
| 2015 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.39 |
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 Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity 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 Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF was 36.43%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 200 trading sessions.
The current Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF drawdown is 1.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.43% | Jan 3, 2020 | 55 | Mar 23, 2020 | 200 | Jan 6, 2021 | 255 |
| -23.63% | Feb 10, 2022 | 158 | Sep 27, 2022 | 130 | Apr 4, 2023 | 288 |
| -17.55% | Jan 23, 2018 | 176 | Dec 24, 2018 | 210 | Oct 24, 2019 | 386 |
| -15.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | 60 | Feb 9, 2016 | 29 | Aug 10, 2016 | 89 |
| -11.15% | Sep 27, 2024 | 59 | Dec 19, 2024 | 49 | Mar 5, 2025 | 108 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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