TECW.L vs. VUAA.L

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

TECW.L (SPDR MSCI World Technology UCITS ETF) and VUAA.L (Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Accumulation) are both exchange-traded funds - TECW.L is a Technology Equities fund tracking the MSCI World/Information Tech NR USD, while VUAA.L is a S&P 500 fund tracking the S&P 500 Net Total Return. Both are passively managed. TECW.L charges 0.30%/yr vs 0.07%/yr for VUAA.L.

Performance

TECW.L vs. VUAA.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in SPDR MSCI World Technology UCITS ETF (TECW.L) and Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Accumulation (VUAA.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

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

Returns By Period

TECW.L

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

VUAA.L

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 3.67%
• YTD: 10.23%
• 6M: 9.74%
• 1Y: 27.96%
• 3Y*: 19.28%
• 5Y*: 14.70%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

TECW.L vs. VUAA.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

VUAA.L

VUAA.L Risk / Return Rank: 73
VUAA.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 73
VUAA.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 78
VUAA.L Omega Ratio Rank: 72
VUAA.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 68
VUAA.L Martin Ratio Rank: 76

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.

TECW.L vs. VUAA.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR MSCI World Technology UCITS ETF (TECW.L) and Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Accumulation (VUAA.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

	TECW.L	VUAA.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.33	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.95	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.93	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	TECW.L	VUAA.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-26.15%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-7.23%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-21.12%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-21.12%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-0.67%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-3.60%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.14%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	TECW.L	VUAA.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	3.40%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	8.60%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	11.96%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	15.41%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	17.13%	—

TECW.L vs. VUAA.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

TECW.L has a 0.30% expense ratio, which is higher than VUAA.L's 0.07% expense ratio.

Dividends

TECW.L vs. VUAA.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither TECW.L nor VUAA.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
TECW.L SPDR MSCI World Technology UCITS ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VUAA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Accumulation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.63%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, TECW.L or VUAA.L?

On fees, VUAA.L is cheaper at 0.07% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, TECW.L or VUAA.L?

VUAA.L is cheaper with a 0.07% expense ratio, compared with 0.30% for TECW.L.

What is the main difference between TECW.L and VUAA.L?

TECW.L is categorized as Technology Equities, while VUAA.L is S&P 500. TECW.L tracks MSCI World/Information Tech NR USD, while VUAA.L tracks S&P 500 Net Total Return. They also come from different issuers: State Street and Vanguard. Their fees differ too: 0.30% for TECW.L and 0.07% for VUAA.L.