Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF (XDEF)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2026, XDEF's average daily return is -1.65%, while the average monthly return is -33.63%.

Historically, 33% of months were positive and 67% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -99.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, XDEF closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 19, 2026 at -99.1%.

XDEF has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF (XDEF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies 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 Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF was 99.27%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF drawdown is 99.23%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.