MSEA.L vs. IEDL.L

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

MSEA.L (UBS Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF Capitalisation A) and IEDL.L (iShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)) are both Europe Equities funds - MSEA.L tracks the MSCI Europe Index while IEDL.L tracks the MSCI Europe Value NR EUR. Both are passively managed. MSEA.L charges 0.10%/yr vs 0.25%/yr for IEDL.L.

Performance

MSEA.L vs. IEDL.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in UBS Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF Capitalisation A (MSEA.L) and iShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) (IEDL.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

MSEA.L is traded in GBp, while IEDL.L is traded in EUR. To make them comparable, the IEDL.L values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

MSEA.L

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IEDL.L

• 1D: -0.72%
• 1M: 1.85%
• YTD: 12.43%
• 6M: 15.20%
• 1Y: 34.71%
• 3Y*: 21.38%
• 5Y*: 14.47%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

MSEA.L vs. IEDL.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

IEDL.L

IEDL.L Risk / Return Rank: 75
IEDL.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 78
IEDL.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
IEDL.L Omega Ratio Rank: 78
IEDL.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
IEDL.L Martin Ratio Rank: 71

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.

MSEA.L vs. IEDL.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for UBS Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF Capitalisation A (MSEA.L) and iShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) (IEDL.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

	MSEA.L	IEDL.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.55	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.94	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.58	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MSEA.L	IEDL.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-34.27%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-10.54%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-16.31%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-16.35%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.50%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-5.73%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.85%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MSEA.L	IEDL.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.34%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	11.08%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	13.54%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	15.34%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	17.63%	—

MSEA.L vs. IEDL.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

MSEA.L has a 0.10% expense ratio, which is lower than IEDL.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%.

Dividends

MSEA.L vs. IEDL.L - Dividend Comparison

MSEA.L has not paid dividends to shareholders, while IEDL.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.03%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
IEDL.L iShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)	3.03%	3.44%	4.22%	4.75%	4.23%	3.55%	2.32%	3.86%	3.19%
MSEA.L UBS Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF Capitalisation A	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, MSEA.L or IEDL.L?

On fees, MSEA.L is cheaper at 0.10% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, MSEA.L or IEDL.L?

MSEA.L is cheaper with a 0.10% expense ratio, compared with 0.25% for IEDL.L.

What is the main difference between MSEA.L and IEDL.L?

MSEA.L tracks MSCI Europe Index, while IEDL.L tracks MSCI Europe Value NR EUR. They also come from different issuers: UBS and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.10% for MSEA.L and 0.25% for IEDL.L.