- Issuer
- BetaShares
- Inception Date
- May 10, 2016
- Category
- Europe Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Betashares Europe Currency Hedged Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
HEUR.AX Performance Chart
Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF (HEUR.AX) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. HEUR.AX is currently trading at A$18 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of HEUR.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,638.
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Returns By Period
Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF (HEUR.AX) has returned 9.92% so far this year and 18.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HEUR.AX has returned 11.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.
Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -1.09%
- 6M
- 5.42%
- YTD
- 9.92%
- 1Y
- 18.91%
- 3Y*
- 14.26%
- 5Y*
- 10.37%
- 10Y*
- 11.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
HEUR.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 10, 2016, HEUR.AX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, HEUR.AX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.14% | 3.56% | -9.11% | 4.62% | 6.43% | 3.29% | -0.57% | 9.92% | |||||
| 2025 | 8.71% | 1.49% | -2.24% | -1.63% | 6.05% | -0.38% | 0.69% | 0.56% | 2.17% | 4.19% | -0.93% | 2.06% | 22.18% |
| 2024 | 2.59% | 4.84% | 3.93% | -1.79% | 1.49% | -2.06% | -0.29% | 1.19% | 2.35% | -4.53% | -0.64% | 1.28% | 8.27% |
| 2023 | 8.12% | 2.10% | 1.50% | 1.17% | -1.23% | 1.40% | 3.00% | -3.29% | -3.86% | -4.18% | 9.30% | 3.45% | 17.82% |
| 2022 | -5.22% | -7.02% | 4.38% | -3.27% | 0.48% | -9.76% | 9.83% | -2.68% | -9.19% | 10.53% | 7.69% | -2.64% | -9.24% |
| 2021 | -0.67% | 2.54% | 6.94% | 2.86% | 2.78% | 1.75% | 3.93% | 2.82% | -3.10% | 2.98% | -1.52% | 2.64% | 26.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF has an annualized alpha of 11.06%, beta of 0.09, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 85.07% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.26% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.09 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
- 11.06%
- Beta
- 0.09
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 76.26%
- Downside Capture
- 85.07%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HEUR.AX ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF (HEUR.AX) 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.
| HEUR.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.24 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.70 | 1.11 | +0.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.26 | 3.10 | +3.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF provided a 4.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.78 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.78 | A$0.03 | A$0.40 | A$0.00 | A$1.10 | A$0.99 | A$2.33 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.24 | A$0.11 |
Dividend yield | 4.29% | 0.15% | 2.81% | 0.00% | 9.62% | 7.08% | 19.54% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.85% | 1.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Betashares Europe Currency Hedged 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 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.78 | A$0.78 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.03 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.03 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.40 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.40 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.10 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.10 |
| 2021 | A$0.03 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.96 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.99 |
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 Betashares Europe Currency Hedged 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 Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF was 44.04%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 170 trading sessions.
The current Betashares Europe Currency Hedged ETF drawdown is 2.35%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-44.04%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 8mo 3d | 9mo 4dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-24.20%Oct 2022 | 10mo 15d | 6mo 16d | 1y 4moNov 2021 - Apr 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-19.04%Jan 2019 | 7mo 15d | 10mo 5d | 1y 5moMay 2018 - Nov 2019 | — |
-15.99%Apr 2025 | 1mo 1d | 3mo 4d | 4mo 5dMar 2025 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-11.41%Mar 2026 | 23d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 27dFeb 2026 - May 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| HEUR.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.04% | -41.07% | -2.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.41% | -11.69% | +0.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.99% | -17.74% | +1.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.20% | -22.01% | -2.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.04% | -24.71% | -19.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.35% | -0.60% | -1.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.07% | -11.02% | +5.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.12% | 4.20% | -1.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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