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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP, 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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Different Benchmark Currency
XSSW.L is traded in GBP, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to GBP using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP (XSSW.L) has returned -4.75% so far this year and 24.03% over the past 12 months.
Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP
- 1D
- 1.42%
- 1M
- -5.34%
- YTD
- -4.75%
- 6M
- -1.77%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.61%
- 1M
- -3.22%
- YTD
- -2.82%
- 6M
- -0.72%
- 1Y
- 13.66%
- 3Y*
- 14.01%
- 5Y*
- 11.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.98%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 14, 2023, XSSW.L's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.76%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Jan 2025 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, XSSW.L closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 26, 2024 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -4.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.24% | -0.62% | -5.34% | -4.75% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 8.78% | -6.80% | -9.01% | -0.41% | 7.39% | 5.30% | 5.45% | 1.77% | 4.48% | 4.02% | 1.18% | -2.01% | 20.12% |
| 2024 | 4.95% | 3.74% | 4.20% | -0.68% | 2.40% | 6.65% | -4.85% | -0.81% | 2.33% | 6.23% | 4.83% | 3.43% | 36.87% |
| 2023 | 1.49% | 1.14% | -2.27% | 3.56% | 4.73% | 8.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP has an annualized alpha of 18.72%, beta of 0.39, and R² of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 15, 2023.
- This ETF captured 134.42% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.08% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.14 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 0.14 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
- 18.72%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 134.42%
- Downside Capture
- 87.08%
Expense Ratio
XSSW.L has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XSSW.L ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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 Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP (XSSW.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| XSSW.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.51 | 0.73 | +0.78 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.21 | 1.14 | +1.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.18 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 1.24 | +1.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.51 | 4.87 | +3.64 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore XSSW.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
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 Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP. 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 MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP was 20.71%, occurring on Apr 7, 2025. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 1C GBP drawdown is 6.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.71% | Feb 5, 2025 | 44 | Apr 7, 2025 | 79 | Jul 31, 2025 | 123 |
| -8.98% | Jul 10, 2024 | 42 | Sep 6, 2024 | 36 | Oct 28, 2024 | 78 |
| -8.98% | Dec 8, 2025 | 77 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.87% | Oct 13, 2023 | 11 | Oct 27, 2023 | 16 | Nov 20, 2023 | 27 |
| -5.33% | Apr 15, 2024 | 9 | Apr 25, 2024 | 7 | May 7, 2024 | 16 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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