ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

ESAE.DE (BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World Equal Weight Select UCITS ETF EUR Acc) and CBUX.DE (iShares Global Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD (Acc)) are both exchange-traded funds - ESAE.DE is a Global Equities fund tracking the MSCI World Equal Weighted Ex Business Involvement Screens Select Index, while CBUX.DE is a Infrastructure Equities fund tracking the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure Index. Both are passively managed. Over the past year, ESAE.DE returned 18.45% vs 14.79% for CBUX.DE. Their 0.29 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. ESAE.DE charges 0.20%/yr vs 0.65%/yr for CBUX.DE.

Performance

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World Equal Weight Select UCITS ETF EUR Acc (ESAE.DE) and iShares Global Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (CBUX.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with ESAE.DE having a 13.37% return and CBUX.DE slightly higher at 13.52%.

ESAE.DE

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 2.61%
• 6M: 11.80%
• YTD: 13.37%
• 1Y: 18.45%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 18.29%

CBUX.DE

• 1D: -2.54%
• 1M: -0.97%
• 6M: 11.45%
• YTD: 13.52%
• 1Y: 14.79%
• 3Y*: 9.26%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 7.74%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
CBUX.DE iShares Global Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	€610.65K	€571.80K	€567.94K
ESAE.DE BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World Equal Weight Select UCITS ETF EUR Acc	€33.11K	€25.31K	€29.51K

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
ESAE.DE BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World Equal Weight Select UCITS ETF EUR Acc	13.37%	7.30%
CBUX.DE iShares Global Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	13.52%	2.66%

Correlation

The correlation between ESAE.DE and CBUX.DE is 0.25, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.25
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 30, 2025	0.29

Return for Risk

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

ESAE.DE

ESAE.DE Risk / Return Rank: 78
ESAE.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
ESAE.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
ESAE.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 80
ESAE.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 79
ESAE.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 82

CBUX.DE

CBUX.DE Risk / Return Rank: 64
CBUX.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 56
CBUX.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
CBUX.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 53
CBUX.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
CBUX.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 66

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World Equal Weight Select UCITS ETF EUR Acc (ESAE.DE) and iShares Global Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (CBUX.DE). 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.

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.

	ESAE.DE	CBUX.DE	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.63	1.32	+0.31
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.35	1.91	+0.44
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.32	1.23	+0.09
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.74	3.49	-0.75
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	10.61	7.84	+2.77

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ESAE.DE Sharpe Ratio is 1.63, which is comparable to the CBUX.DE Sharpe Ratio of 1.32. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ESAE.DE and CBUX.DE, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ESAE.DE drawdown since its inception was -6.70%, smaller than the maximum CBUX.DE drawdown of -14.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ESAE.DE and CBUX.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	ESAE.DE	CBUX.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-6.70%	-14.96%	+8.26%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-6.70%	-4.22%	-2.48%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-14.96%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.11%	-4.07%	+3.96%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.09%	-3.68%	+2.59%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.73%	1.88%	-0.15%

Volatility

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World Equal Weight Select UCITS ETF EUR Acc (ESAE.DE) is 2.66%, while iShares Global Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (CBUX.DE) has a volatility of 4.20%. This indicates that ESAE.DE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CBUX.DE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ESAE.DE	CBUX.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.66%	4.20%	-1.54%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	7.77%	9.36%	-1.59%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	11.29%	11.24%	+0.05%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.01%	12.04%	-1.03%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.01%	12.04%	-1.03%

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

ESAE.DE has a 0.20% expense ratio, which is lower than CBUX.DE's 0.65% expense ratio.

Dividends

ESAE.DE vs. CBUX.DE - Dividend Comparison

Neither ESAE.DE nor CBUX.DE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ESAE.DE and CBUX.DE in my portfolio?

ESAE.DE and CBUX.DE have a correlation of 0.25, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, ESAE.DE or CBUX.DE?

On fees, ESAE.DE is cheaper at 0.20% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, ESAE.DE or CBUX.DE?

ESAE.DE is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 0.65% for CBUX.DE.

What is the main difference between ESAE.DE and CBUX.DE?

ESAE.DE is categorized as Global Equities, while CBUX.DE is Infrastructure Equities. ESAE.DE tracks MSCI World Equal Weighted Ex Business Involvement Screens Select Index, while CBUX.DE tracks FTSE Global Core Infrastructure Index. They also come from different issuers: BNP Paribas Easy and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.20% for ESAE.DE and 0.65% for CBUX.DE.