RUSG.L vs. MWRD.L

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

RUSG.L (Lyxor Russell 1000 Growth UCITS ETF) and MWRD.L (Amundi Index MSCI World) are both exchange-traded funds - RUSG.L is a Large Cap Growth Equities fund tracking the Russell 1000 Growth Net Index, while MWRD.L is a Global Equities fund tracking the MSCI ACWI NR USD. Both are passively managed. A 0.78 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined. RUSG.L charges 0.19%/yr vs 0.08%/yr for MWRD.L.

Performance

RUSG.L vs. MWRD.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Lyxor Russell 1000 Growth UCITS ETF (RUSG.L) and Amundi Index MSCI World (MWRD.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

RUSG.L is traded in USD, while MWRD.L is traded in GBp. To make them comparable, the MWRD.L values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

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

RUSG.L vs. MWRD.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2024 (YTD)	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
RUSG.L Lyxor Russell 1000 Growth UCITS ETF	24.09%	43.28%	-30.45%	29.15%	38.14%	35.28%	-2.66%	15.44%
MWRD.L Amundi Index MSCI World	-1.64%	23.69%	-18.69%	22.97%	15.27%	28.71%	-9.87%	10.61%

Correlation

The correlation between RUSG.L and MWRD.L is 0.49, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.49
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.78
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.77
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 30, 2017	0.78

Over the past year, the correlation between RUSG.L and MWRD.L has dropped to 0.49 - well below their long-term average of 0.78, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

RUSG.L vs. MWRD.L - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	RUSG.L	MWRD.L
Technology	49.3%	24.7%
Consumer Cyclical	14.8%	10.5%
Communication Services	14.0%	7.5%
Financial Services	6.7%	14.7%
Healthcare	6.5%	12.4%
Consumer Defensive	3.5%	6.7%
Industrials	3.5%	10.6%
Basic Materials	0.6%	3.8%
Real Estate	0.5%	2.4%
Energy	0.4%	4.4%
Utilities	0.3%	2.4%

Return for Risk

RUSG.L vs. MWRD.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lyxor Russell 1000 Growth UCITS ETF (RUSG.L) and Amundi Index MSCI World (MWRD.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.

Drawdowns

Volatility

RUSG.L vs. MWRD.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

RUSG.L has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is higher than MWRD.L's 0.08% 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%.

Dividends

RUSG.L vs. MWRD.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither RUSG.L nor MWRD.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both RUSG.L and MWRD.L in my portfolio?

RUSG.L and MWRD.L have a correlation of 0.49, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, RUSG.L or MWRD.L?

On fees, MWRD.L is cheaper at 0.08% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, RUSG.L or MWRD.L?

MWRD.L is cheaper with a 0.08% expense ratio, compared with 0.19% for RUSG.L.

What is the main difference between RUSG.L and MWRD.L?

RUSG.L is categorized as Large Cap Growth Equities, while MWRD.L is Global Equities. RUSG.L tracks Russell 1000 Growth Net Index, while MWRD.L tracks MSCI ACWI NR USD. Their fees differ too: 0.19% for RUSG.L and 0.08% for MWRD.L.