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Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C (XDAX.L) Sharpe Ratio: 0.45

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

XDAX.L is a passive ETF by Xtrackers tracking the investment results of the FSE DAX TR EUR. XDAX.L launched on Jan 10, 2007 and has a 0.09% expense ratio.

XDAX.L's Sharpe Ratio of 0.45 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.45 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.

XDAX.L Sharpe Ratio Rank

XDAX.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 15.415
Concerning

XDAX.L ranks above 15.4% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak 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

  • Weak risk-adjusted returns relative to category peers
  • Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
  • Consider reducing exposure or re-evaluating position size
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

XDAX.L Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows XDAX.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%: 6.94+
  • Median: 1.56 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Europe Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how XDAX.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
CS1.LAmundi ETF MSCI Spain UCITS ETF EUR (C)2.93
IEFV.LiShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF2.88
EVAL.LSPDR MSCI Europe Value UCITS ETF2.75
IEDL.LiShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)2.73
IEVL.LiShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EUR Accumulating2.67
LDEG.LL&G Quality Equity Dividends ESG Exclusions Europe ex-UK UCITS ETF2.67
XD3E.LXtrackers EURO STOXX Quality Dividend UCITS ETF 1D2.59
EEI.LWisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF2.56
CMB1.LiShares FTSE MIB UCITS ETF (Acc)2.54
MIBX.LLyxor FTSE MIB UCITS ETF - Dist2.54
XDAX.LXtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C0.45

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows XDAX.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 XDAX.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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