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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Xtrackers MSCI World Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C, 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
XWQS.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 Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C (XWQS.L) has returned -2.81% so far this year and 16.05% over the past 12 months.
Xtrackers MSCI World Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C
- 1D
- 0.74%
- 1M
- -6.68%
- YTD
- -2.81%
- 6M
- 3.12%
- 1Y
- 16.05%
- 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 Jul 5, 2023, XWQS.L's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Jul 2023 at -19.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, XWQS.L closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Jul 18, 2023 at -23.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.48% | 2.63% | -6.68% | -2.81% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.10% | -4.78% | -7.80% | -3.46% | 5.35% | 0.71% | 4.86% | 0.49% | 4.27% | 4.84% | -0.01% | 1.22% | 9.12% |
| 2024 | 2.97% | 5.17% | 3.29% | -2.77% | 2.46% | 5.20% | -1.39% | -0.11% | -0.67% | 2.31% | 5.61% | -2.41% | 20.95% |
| 2023 | -19.22% | -0.02% | -0.91% | -2.06% | 5.33% | 5.65% | -12.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
Xtrackers MSCI World Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C has an annualized alpha of 2.26%, beta of 0.35, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 06, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 102.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.04% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.35 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.08 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 0.08 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
- 2.26%
- Beta
- 0.35
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 62.04%
- Downside Capture
- 102.20%
Expense Ratio
XWQS.L has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XWQS.L ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI World Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C (XWQS.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| XWQS.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.11 | 0.73 | +0.38 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.59 | 1.14 | +0.45 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.18 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.55 | 1.24 | +0.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.88 | 4.87 | +1.01 |
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 XWQS.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 Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C. 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 Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C was 23.95%, occurring on Aug 21, 2023. Recovery took 209 trading sessions.
The current Xtrackers MSCI World Quality ESG UCITS ETF 1C drawdown is 6.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -23.95% | Jul 18, 2023 | 25 | Aug 21, 2023 | 209 | Jun 19, 2024 | 234 |
| -20.21% | Jan 23, 2025 | 53 | Apr 7, 2025 | 123 | Oct 2, 2025 | 176 |
| -7.82% | Feb 26, 2026 | 22 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.7% | Jun 21, 2024 | 32 | Aug 5, 2024 | 47 | Oct 10, 2024 | 79 |
| -3.58% | Oct 31, 2025 | 6 | Nov 7, 2025 | 32 | Dec 23, 2025 | 38 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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