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iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulati...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
IE00B42YS929
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Sep 30, 2010
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
MSCI World 100% Hedged to GBP Index
Domicile
Ireland
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating, 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

Different Benchmark Currency

IGWD.L is traded in GBP, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to GBP using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating (IGWD.L) has returned -4.70% so far this year and 17.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IGWD.L has returned 11.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.98% annually.


iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating

1D
0.41%
1M
-6.70%
YTD
-4.70%
6M
-0.50%
1Y
17.55%
3Y*
16.31%
5Y*
9.89%
10Y*
11.01%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.61%
1M
-3.22%
YTD
-2.82%
6M
-0.72%
1Y
13.66%
3Y*
14.01%
5Y*
11.18%
10Y*
12.98%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 13, 2010, IGWD.L's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, IGWD.L closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.10%1.03%-6.70%-4.70%
20253.84%-2.59%-4.81%-0.47%6.75%3.72%2.73%1.43%2.88%2.96%0.21%1.20%18.77%
20242.15%3.82%3.56%-2.66%2.49%4.00%0.64%1.21%1.60%-0.29%4.68%-1.44%21.32%
20236.00%-0.87%1.68%1.60%-0.24%5.80%2.93%-1.48%-3.56%-3.34%7.95%4.72%22.41%
2022-6.05%-1.35%3.80%-6.58%-2.08%-7.83%7.26%-2.60%-7.37%5.35%2.91%-3.19%-17.62%
2021-0.11%2.33%4.05%4.06%1.22%2.03%1.85%2.73%-3.10%4.54%-1.12%3.59%24.09%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating has an annualized alpha of 5.26%, beta of 0.43, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 2010.

  • This ETF participated in 86.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.84% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.43 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.22 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 0.22 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
5.26%
Beta
0.43
0.22
Upside Capture
80.84%
Downside Capture
86.08%

Expense Ratio

IGWD.L has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IGWD.L ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


IGWD.L Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
IGWD.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6363
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IGWD.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
IGWD.L Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
IGWD.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
IGWD.L Martin Ratio Rank: 6565
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 iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating (IGWD.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IGWD.LBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.15

0.73

+0.42

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.62

1.14

+0.48

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.18

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.36

1.24

+0.12

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.77

4.87

+1.90

Explore IGWD.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History


iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating doesn't pay dividends

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 iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating. 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 iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating was 35.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.

The current iShares MSCI World GBP Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulating drawdown is 7.13%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-35.37%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020160Nov 9, 2020183
-23.08%Jan 6, 2022193Oct 12, 2022304Dec 27, 2023497
-21.31%Feb 21, 2011153Oct 4, 2011239Sep 14, 2012392
-18.56%May 22, 2015185Feb 11, 2016210Dec 8, 2016395
-17.58%Feb 18, 202537Apr 9, 202541Jun 11, 202578

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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