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Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation (VX6...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
Vanguard
Inception Date
Aug 28, 2020
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Bloomberg Sterling Gilt Float Adjusted Bond Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation, 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

VX6F.DE is traded in EUR, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to EUR using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation (VX6F.DE) has returned -1.99% so far this year and -1.44% over the past 12 months.


Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation

1D
-0.33%
1M
-3.63%
YTD
-1.99%
6M
1.23%
1Y
-1.44%
3Y*
0.11%
5Y*
-2.72%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.02%
1M
-2.96%
YTD
-3.12%
6M
-0.95%
1Y
8.84%
3Y*
14.21%
5Y*
10.59%
10Y*
11.99%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 19, 2019, VX6F.DE's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.02%.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, VX6F.DE closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 9, 2023 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -4.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.64%1.06%-3.63%-1.99%
20250.22%2.10%-2.30%0.33%-0.08%-0.42%-1.15%-1.24%-0.10%2.25%0.40%0.61%0.53%
2024-0.63%-1.62%1.96%-3.13%0.97%1.99%2.43%0.54%1.31%-4.31%3.54%-2.89%-0.19%
20232.87%-3.74%17.72%-2.05%-2.14%0.03%0.65%-0.49%-2.58%-0.58%4.23%5.23%18.92%
2022-4.14%-1.68%-2.35%-3.26%-3.55%-2.14%2.87%-8.59%-8.83%3.20%3.21%-4.74%-26.90%
2021-1.49%-6.23%0.08%0.58%0.50%0.79%3.07%-0.93%-4.06%2.61%3.27%-3.15%-5.30%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation has an annualized alpha of 0.84%, beta of -0.03, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 20, 2019.

  • This ETF participated in 47.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 19.38% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of -0.03 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
0.84%
Beta
-0.03
0.00
Upside Capture
19.38%
Downside Capture
47.77%

Expense Ratio

VX6F.DE has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VX6F.DE ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


VX6F.DE Risk / Return Rank: 77
Overall Rank
VX6F.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VX6F.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
Sortino Ratio Rank
VX6F.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 77
Omega Ratio Rank
VX6F.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
Calmar Ratio Rank
VX6F.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 55
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 Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation (VX6F.DE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


VX6F.DEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.17

0.43

-0.60

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.16

0.73

-0.89

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.98

1.11

-0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.36

0.67

-1.03

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.90

2.80

-3.70

Explore VX6F.DE risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation provided a 0.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of €0.09 per share.


0.36%€0.00€0.02€0.04€0.06€0.082025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
Dividend€0.09€0.09

Dividend yield

0.37%0.36%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation. 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€0.09€0.00€0.00€0.00€0.00€0.00€0.00€0.00€0.09

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 Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation. 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 Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation was 38.93%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation drawdown is 21.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-38.93%Mar 10, 2020662Oct 12, 2022
-5.9%Sep 4, 201980Dec 30, 201943Mar 2, 2020123
-3.2%Mar 26, 201917Apr 17, 201926May 28, 201943
-1.74%Feb 25, 20194Feb 28, 20195Mar 7, 20199
-1.68%Aug 16, 20196Aug 23, 20194Aug 29, 201910

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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