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iShares MSCI World Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (WENS.L) Sharpe Ratio: 1.60

ETF · Currency in GBP · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

WENS.L is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI World/Energy NR USD. WENS.L launched on Oct 17, 2019 and has a 0.25% expense ratio.

WENS.L's Sharpe Ratio of 1.60 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.60 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 26, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

WENS.L Sharpe Ratio Rank

WENS.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53.553
Average

WENS.L ranks above 53.5% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, showing balanced returns relative to total risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns are proportional to volatility—neither strong nor weak
  • Evaluate whether the volatility profile aligns with your risk tolerance
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category
  • Monitor rank direction to identify improving or deteriorating trends

WENS.L Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows WENS.L's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.86 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.86 to 2.12
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.12 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.86+
  • Median: 1.56 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares MSCI World Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Dist)'s Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Energy Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how WENS.L's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 26, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
NRJL.LLyxor MSCI New Energy ESG Filtered (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist3.84
ANRJ.LAmundi ETF MSCI Europe Energy UCITS ETF3.21
RENG.LL&G Clean Energy UCITS ETF3.04
GCLX.LInvesco Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF Acc2.87
QCLN.LFirst Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF Acc2.69
RAYS.LInvesco Solar Energy UCITS ETF Acc2.56
GCLE.LInvesco Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF Acc2.53
RNRU.LGlobal X Renewable Energy Producers UCITS ETF USD Accumulating2.52
GCED.LInvesco Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF Dist2.52
INRG.LiShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF USD (Dist)2.44
WENS.LiShares MSCI World Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Dist)1.60

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows WENS.L's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when WENS.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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