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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals, 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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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals (VZLE.DE) has returned 3.50% so far this year and 57.30% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VZLE.DE has achieved an annualized return of 13.56%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.24% per year.
WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals
- 1D
- 1.85%
- 1M
- -11.92%
- YTD
- 3.50%
- 6M
- 32.58%
- 1Y
- 57.30%
- 3Y*
- 27.53%
- 5Y*
- 14.75%
- 10Y*
- 13.56%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.72%
- 1M
- -4.45%
- YTD
- -3.95%
- 6M
- -2.02%
- 1Y
- 16.73%
- 3Y*
- 16.96%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- 12.24%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 10, 2007, VZLE.DE's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +17.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -13.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VZLE.DE closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.29% | 5.09% | -13.12% | 1.85% | 3.50% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 7.85% | -0.62% | 4.85% | -2.25% | 0.33% | 0.63% | 4.16% | 1.04% | 13.41% | 6.45% | 6.19% | 13.89% | 70.41% |
| 2024 | -1.82% | -0.66% | 8.37% | 1.98% | 4.31% | 0.87% | 0.57% | -0.28% | 4.60% | 7.82% | -2.13% | -1.73% | 23.37% |
| 2023 | -0.61% | -6.91% | 5.88% | 1.00% | -1.56% | -6.69% | 3.28% | -1.40% | 0.19% | 2.20% | -3.03% | 1.63% | -6.62% |
| 2022 | 6.24% | 4.81% | 0.55% | 2.00% | -7.20% | -1.87% | 4.78% | -2.89% | 4.87% | -5.61% | 0.45% | -0.39% | 4.80% |
| 2021 | -0.03% | -1.69% | 4.96% | 4.29% | 1.86% | -3.60% | -0.36% | -3.30% | -9.46% | 4.35% | -1.80% | 3.95% | -1.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals has an annualized alpha of 10.10%, beta of 0.05, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2007.
- This ETF captured 16.18% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -22.22%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.05 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
- 10.10%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.18%
- Downside Capture
- -22.22%
Expense Ratio
VZLE.DE has an expense ratio of 0.44%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VZLE.DE ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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 WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals (VZLE.DE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VZLE.DE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.81 | 0.92 | +0.89 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.21 | 1.41 | +0.80 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.33 | 1.41 | +0.92 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.43 | 6.61 | +1.81 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
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 WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals. 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 WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals was 39.25%, occurring on Dec 14, 2015. Recovery took 1022 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Physical Precious Metals drawdown is 18.36%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.25% | Sep 12, 2011 | 1081 | Dec 14, 2015 | 1022 | Jan 6, 2020 | 2103 |
| -39.09% | Mar 4, 2008 | 149 | Oct 24, 2008 | 288 | Jan 19, 2010 | 437 |
| -29.42% | Mar 9, 2022 | 406 | Oct 5, 2023 | 336 | Feb 3, 2025 | 742 |
| -26.49% | Feb 24, 2020 | 16 | Mar 16, 2020 | 98 | Aug 5, 2020 | 114 |
| -24.73% | Jan 29, 2026 | 38 | Mar 23, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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