DDGC.L vs. VALW.L

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Dimensional Global Core Equity UCITS ETF USD Acc (DDGC.L) and SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF (VALW.L).

DDGC.L and VALW.L are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. DDGC.L is an actively managed fund by Dimensional. It was launched on Nov 12, 2025. VALW.L is a passively managed fund by State Street that tracks the performance of the MSCI ACWI Value NR USD. It was launched on Sep 2, 2020.

Performance

DDGC.L vs. VALW.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Dimensional Global Core Equity UCITS ETF USD Acc (DDGC.L) and SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF (VALW.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

DDGC.L vs. VALW.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
DDGC.L Dimensional Global Core Equity UCITS ETF USD Acc	-2.77%	2.89%
VALW.L SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF	0.86%	3.75%

Different Trading Currencies

DDGC.L is traded in USD, while VALW.L is traded in GBP. To make them comparable, the VALW.L values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DDGC.L achieves a -2.77% return, which is significantly lower than VALW.L's 0.86% return.

DDGC.L

• 1D: 0.25%
• 1M: -7.36%
• YTD: -2.77%
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

VALW.L

• 1D: 0.62%
• 1M: -7.72%
• YTD: 0.86%
• 6M: 10.67%
• 1Y: 30.49%
• 3Y*: 18.42%
• 5Y*: 10.81%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DDGC.L vs. VALW.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

DDGC.L has a 0.26% expense ratio, which is higher than VALW.L's 0.25% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

DDGC.L

Dimensional Global Core Equity UCITS ETF USD Acc

VALW.L

SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF

Return for Risk

DDGC.L vs. VALW.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

VALW.L

VALW.L Risk / Return Rank: 88
VALW.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 90
VALW.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 89
VALW.L Omega Ratio Rank: 90
VALW.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 84
VALW.L Martin Ratio Rank: 88

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DDGC.L vs. VALW.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional Global Core Equity UCITS ETF USD Acc (DDGC.L) and SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF (VALW.L). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DDGC.L	VALW.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.90	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.71	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.01	0.45	-0.44

Correlation

The correlation between DDGC.L and VALW.L is 0.77, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

DDGC.L vs. VALW.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither DDGC.L nor VALW.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

DDGC.L vs. VALW.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DDGC.L drawdown since its inception was -7.79%, smaller than the maximum VALW.L drawdown of -30.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DDGC.L and VALW.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	DDGC.L	VALW.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-7.79%	-28.59%	+20.80%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.08%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-14.24%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-7.56%	-5.99%	-1.57%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.54%	-4.65%	+3.11%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.46%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DDGC.L	VALW.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.91%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.77%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	11.43%	16.03%	-4.60%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.43%	15.17%	-3.74%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.43%	18.72%	-7.29%