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SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US78463X4189
CUSIP
78463X418
Inception Date
Jun 4, 2014
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
MSCI World Factor Mix A-Series (USD)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
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 SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF, 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

Returns By Period

SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD) has returned -0.08% so far this year and 14.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, QWLD has returned 11.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF

1D
2.15%
1M
-5.39%
YTD
-0.08%
6M
2.98%
1Y
14.29%
3Y*
15.03%
5Y*
9.86%
10Y*
11.07%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2014, QWLD's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, QWLD closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.75%2.79%-5.39%-0.08%
20253.74%1.48%-2.07%0.41%3.28%2.80%-1.04%3.19%1.96%0.46%1.90%0.68%17.93%
20241.63%3.62%3.40%-3.80%4.21%0.88%2.80%3.65%0.48%-2.28%3.42%-3.96%14.44%
20235.28%-2.89%3.64%2.27%-1.49%5.11%2.61%-1.63%-3.67%-1.85%7.00%4.39%19.59%
2022-4.34%-2.57%2.87%-6.90%0.81%-7.14%6.17%-4.27%-8.41%7.00%8.04%-3.57%-13.30%
2021-1.18%2.04%4.36%3.49%2.60%1.06%2.18%2.26%-4.45%4.85%-2.09%5.03%21.57%

Benchmark Metrics

SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.35%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 06, 2014.

  • This ETF participated in 80.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.38% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.35% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.35%
Beta
0.70
0.67
Upside Capture
80.38%
Downside Capture
80.59%

Expense Ratio

QWLD has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

QWLD ranks 58 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.


QWLD Risk / Return Rank: 5858
Overall Rank
QWLD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
QWLD Sortino Ratio Rank: 5858
Sortino Ratio Rank
QWLD Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
QWLD Calmar Ratio Rank: 5353
Calmar Ratio Rank
QWLD Martin Ratio Rank: 6868
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 SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


QWLDBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.01

0.90

+0.12

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.54

1.39

+0.16

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.22

1.21

+0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.42

1.40

+0.02

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.14

6.61

+0.54

Explore QWLD risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.65 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.65$2.65$2.16$1.96$1.90$1.95$1.63$1.83$1.60$2.06$1.41$2.06

Dividend yield

1.85%1.85%1.74%1.78%2.02%1.77%1.77%2.13%2.33%2.73%2.22%3.42%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.21$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.43$0.00$2.65
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.97$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.19$2.16
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.02$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.94$1.96
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.89$1.90
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.92$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.03$1.95

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 SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors 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 SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF was 31.89%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.

The current SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF drawdown is 5.39%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-31.89%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 2020161Nov 9, 2020188
-22.84%Dec 30, 2021198Oct 12, 2022292Dec 11, 2023490
-16.49%Oct 9, 201853Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019128
-14.12%May 26, 2015166Jan 20, 201695Jun 6, 2016261
-12.4%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202559

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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