- Issuer
- Xtrackers
- Inception Date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Region
- Europe (Europe)
- Category
- Europe Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- STOXX Europe Total Market Leaders Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $5M
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Performance
XEML Performance Chart
Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF (XEML) is up 4.1% since the beginning of the year. XEML is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- 2.21%
- YTD
- 4.09%
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
XEML Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2025, XEML's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -10.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, XEML closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 3, 2026 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.48% | 4.99% | -10.31% | 3.35% | 2.50% | 0.83% | 4.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.42% | -0.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of -7.69%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 23, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 67.29% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 48.33% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -7.69% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.54, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -7.69%
- Beta
- 1.04
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 48.33%
- Downside Capture
- 67.29%
Expense Ratio
XEML has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF (XEML) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| XEML | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF provided a 1.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 |
Dividend yield | 1.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.46 |
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 Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders 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 Market Leaders ETF was 13.49%, occurring on Mar 20, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF drawdown is 4.42%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -13.49%Mar 2026 | 21d | — | 3mo 25dFeb 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.79%Jan 2026 | 7d | 6d | 13dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.87%Jan 2026 | 0s | 9d | 9dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.72%Feb 2026 | 0s | 3d | 3dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.60%Dec 2025 | 2d | 2d | 4dDec 2025 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XEML | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.49% | -56.78% | +43.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.42% | -2.49% | -1.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.89% | -10.72% | +5.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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