H412.DE vs. HWWA.L

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD (H412.DE) and HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF (HWWA.L).

H412.DE and HWWA.L are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. H412.DE is a passively managed fund by HSBC that tracks the performance of the FTSE USA ESG Low Carbon Select. It was launched on Jun 4, 2020. HWWA.L is a passively managed fund by HSBC that tracks the performance of the MSCI ACWI NR USD. It was launched on Jul 4, 2014. Both H412.DE and HWWA.L are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD (H412.DE) and HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF (HWWA.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
H412.DE HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD	-2.65%	6.12%	26.73%	17.60%	-13.13%	39.39%	7.92%
HWWA.L HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF	1.49%	10.65%	23.52%	18.16%	-12.58%	29.62%	10.62%

Different Trading Currencies

H412.DE is traded in EUR, while HWWA.L is traded in GBP. To make them comparable, the HWWA.L values have been converted to EUR using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, H412.DE achieves a -2.65% return, which is significantly lower than HWWA.L's 1.49% return.

H412.DE

• 1D: 1.46%
• 1M: -2.31%
• YTD: -2.65%
• 6M: 1.88%
• 1Y: 11.87%
• 3Y*: 14.16%
• 5Y*: 10.57%
• 10Y*: —

HWWA.L

• 1D: 2.65%
• 1M: -2.92%
• YTD: 1.49%
• 6M: 6.71%
• 1Y: 16.65%
• 3Y*: 16.01%
• 5Y*: 10.72%
• 10Y*: 11.22%

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

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

H412.DE has a 0.12% expense ratio, which is lower than HWWA.L's 0.25% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

HWWA.L

HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF

H412.DE

HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD

Return for Risk

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

H412.DE

H412.DE Risk / Return Rank: 39
H412.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 34
H412.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
H412.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 35
H412.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 45
H412.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 51

HWWA.L

HWWA.L Risk / Return Rank: 84
HWWA.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
HWWA.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 79
HWWA.L Omega Ratio Rank: 80
HWWA.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 90
HWWA.L Martin Ratio Rank: 90

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.

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD (H412.DE) and HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF (HWWA.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.

	H412.DE	HWWA.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.69	1.10	-0.41
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.02	1.49	-0.47
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	1.23	-0.08
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.35	2.16	-0.81
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	5.61	8.93	-3.31
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current H412.DE Sharpe Ratio is 0.69, which is lower than the HWWA.L Sharpe Ratio of 1.10. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of H412.DE and HWWA.L, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	H412.DE	HWWA.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.69	1.10	-0.41
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.71	0.79	-0.08
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.75	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.86	0.66	+0.20

Correlation

The correlation between H412.DE and HWWA.L is 0.86, 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

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Dividend Comparison

H412.DE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while HWWA.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.42%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
H412.DE HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
HWWA.L HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF	1.42%	1.43%	1.58%	1.95%	2.07%	1.48%	1.45%	2.07%	2.10%	1.86%	1.71%	1.97%

Drawdowns

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum H412.DE drawdown since its inception was -24.35%, smaller than the maximum HWWA.L drawdown of -32.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for H412.DE and HWWA.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	H412.DE	HWWA.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-24.35%	-25.12%	+0.77%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-13.83%	-10.27%	-3.56%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-24.35%	-16.79%	-7.56%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-25.12%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.90%	-3.69%	-0.21%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.23%	-3.57%	-0.66%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.16%	1.73%	+0.43%

Volatility

H412.DE vs. HWWA.L - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for HSBC USA Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF USD (H412.DE) is 3.59%, while HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF (HWWA.L) has a volatility of 4.77%. This indicates that H412.DE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HWWA.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	H412.DE	HWWA.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.59%	4.77%	-1.18%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	7.87%	8.25%	-0.38%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.07%	15.14%	+1.93%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	14.69%	13.54%	+1.15%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	14.90%	15.01%	-0.11%