- Issuer
- L&G
- Inception Date
- Jul 13, 2021
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
LDME.L Performance Chart
L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis (LDME.L) is up 11.9% since the beginning of the year. LDME.L is currently trading at £10 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of LDME.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £1,597.
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Returns By Period
L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis (LDME.L) has returned 11.94% so far this year and 21.67% over the past 12 months.
L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis
- 1D
- -0.95%
- 1M
- -4.00%
- 6M
- 8.40%
- YTD
- 11.94%
- 1Y
- 21.67%
- 3Y*
- 16.11%
- 5Y*
- 9.82%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
LDME.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2021, LDME.L's average daily return is +5.74%, while the average monthly return is +116.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jul 2021 with a return of +7,042.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, LDME.L closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 15, 2021 with a return of +7,203.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 8, 2024 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.13% | 6.35% | -5.19% | 4.77% | 3.35% | -0.23% | -2.23% | 11.94% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.65% | -1.31% | -1.75% | -2.68% | 4.14% | 3.39% | 5.32% | 2.13% | 2.23% | 4.84% | -0.39% | -1.72% | 16.54% |
| 2024 | -0.41% | 3.13% | 1.18% | 1.35% | 0.63% | 1.36% | -1.44% | -1.16% | 5.39% | 1.67% | -1.35% | 0.65% | 11.33% |
| 2023 | 3.52% | -1.18% | 0.12% | -0.54% | 0.16% | 1.10% | 5.05% | -3.27% | 3.32% | -4.25% | 3.19% | 3.39% | 10.64% |
| 2022 | 0.42% | -1.45% | -0.48% | 0.34% | 0.05% | -3.70% | -0.63% | 5.35% | -5.86% | -4.16% | 9.55% | -0.86% | -2.34% |
| 2021 | 7,042.22% | 2.98% | -0.71% | -1.72% | 1.48% | 2.40% | 7,358.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis has an annualized alpha of 203366966.98%, beta of -0.71, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 13, 2021.
- This ETF captured 894.60% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 48.06% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of -0.71 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 203,366,966.98%
- Beta
- -0.71
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 894.60%
- Downside Capture
- 48.06%
Expense Ratio
LDME.L has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LDME.L ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis (LDME.L) 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.
| LDME.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.31 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.53 | 2.50 | +1.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.38 | 9.11 | +0.27 |
Dividends
Dividend History
L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis provided a 2.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.28 | £0.27 | £0.29 | £0.26 | £0.31 | £0.11 |
Dividend yield | 2.85% | 3.04% | 3.67% | 3.56% | 4.57% | 1.55% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis. 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 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.00 | £0.14 | |||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.14 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.29 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.07 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.26 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.31 |
| 2021 | £0.08 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.11 |
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 L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis. 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 L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis was 14.82%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. Recovery took 57 trading sessions.
The current L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weight ETF USD Dis drawdown is 5.29%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-14.82%Apr 2025 | 6mo 3d | 2mo 25d | 8mo 28dOct 2024 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-12.97%Oct 2022 | 8mo 19d | 3mo 25d | 1y 9dFeb 2022 - Feb 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-7.77%Aug 2024 | 2mo 17d | 1mo 23d | 4mo 10dMay 2024 - Sep 2024 | — |
-6.44%Mar 2026 | 27d | 21d | 1mo 18dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-6.34%Mar 2023 | 11d | 4mo 10d | 4mo 21dMar 2023 - Jul 2023 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| LDME.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.82% | -37.07% | +22.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.44% | -8.03% | +1.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.82% | -22.15% | +7.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.82% | -22.15% | +7.33% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -26.01% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.29% | -1.42% | -3.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.24% | -5.29% | +2.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.42% | 2.20% | +0.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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