VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

VEUA.L (Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating) and ISX5.L (iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF) are both Europe Equities funds - VEUA.L tracks the MSCI Europe NR EUR while ISX5.L tracks the MSCI EMU NR EUR. Both are passively managed. Over the past 5 years, VEUA.L returned 10.11%/yr vs 11.77%/yr for ISX5.L. Their correlation of 0.90 suggests significant overlap in exposure. VEUA.L charges 0.10%/yr vs 0.00%/yr for ISX5.L.

Performance

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating (VEUA.L) and iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (ISX5.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

VEUA.L is traded in GBP, while ISX5.L is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the ISX5.L values have been converted to GBP using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with VEUA.L having a 7.77% return and ISX5.L slightly higher at 7.79%.

VEUA.L

• 1D: 1.65%
• 1M: 3.69%
• YTD: 7.77%
• 6M: 9.55%
• 1Y: 19.76%
• 3Y*: 14.57%
• 5Y*: 10.11%
• 10Y*: —

ISX5.L

• 1D: 2.55%
• 1M: 5.50%
• YTD: 7.79%
• 6M: 8.29%
• 1Y: 19.95%
• 3Y*: 15.93%
• 5Y*: 11.77%
• 10Y*: 13.63%

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

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
VEUA.L Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating	7.77%	26.07%	4.49%	13.46%	-4.21%	16.83%	3.08%	-9.21%
ISX5.L iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF	7.79%	27.56%	6.42%	20.56%	-3.36%	15.02%	3.68%	1.22%

Correlation

The correlation between VEUA.L and ISX5.L is 0.90, indicating a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Combining them offers limited diversification - they tend to fall together during downturns.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.90
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.88
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.89
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 23, 2019	0.90

The correlation between VEUA.L and ISX5.L has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.88 to 0.90 - a consistent structural relationship.

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	VEUA.L	ISX5.L
Financial Services	24.0%	25.0%
Industrials	19.7%	21.7%
Healthcare	12.9%	5.2%
Technology	8.5%	17.6%
Consumer Defensive	8.3%	5.5%
Consumer Cyclical	6.6%	9.8%
Basic Materials	5.6%	3.5%
Energy	5.3%	4.8%
Utilities	5.0%	4.5%
Communication Services	3.0%	2.4%
Real Estate	1.1%	-

Return for Risk

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

VEUA.L

VEUA.L Risk / Return Rank: 50
VEUA.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 54
VEUA.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 53
VEUA.L Omega Ratio Rank: 56
VEUA.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 42
VEUA.L Martin Ratio Rank: 45

ISX5.L

ISX5.L Risk / Return Rank: 32
ISX5.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 31
ISX5.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
ISX5.L Omega Ratio Rank: 31
ISX5.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 32
ISX5.L Martin Ratio Rank: 35

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.

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating (VEUA.L) and iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (ISX5.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.

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.

	VEUA.L	ISX5.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.60	1.18	+0.43
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.27	1.79	+0.49
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.30	1.22	+0.08
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.86	1.74	+0.12
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	6.63	5.85	+0.77

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VEUA.L Sharpe Ratio is 1.60, which is higher than the ISX5.L Sharpe Ratio of 1.18. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VEUA.L and ISX5.L, 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

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VEUA.L drawdown since its inception was -33.39%, roughly equal to the maximum ISX5.L drawdown of -32.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VEUA.L and ISX5.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	VEUA.L	ISX5.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-33.39%	-32.96%	-0.43%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-10.58%	-11.40%	+0.82%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-12.63%	-14.17%	+1.54%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-16.36%	-21.77%	+5.41%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-31.41%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.30%	0.00%	-0.30%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.10%	-6.89%	+0.79%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.97%	3.40%	-0.43%

Volatility

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating (VEUA.L) is 3.55%, while iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (ISX5.L) has a volatility of 4.92%. This indicates that VEUA.L experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ISX5.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	VEUA.L	ISX5.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.55%	4.92%	-1.37%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	10.41%	14.15%	-3.74%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.29%	16.91%	-4.62%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	15.85%	19.38%	-3.53%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	17.67%	20.45%	-2.78%

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

VEUA.L has a 0.10% expense ratio, which is higher than ISX5.L's 0.00% 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

VEUA.L vs. ISX5.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither VEUA.L nor ISX5.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VEUA.L and ISX5.L in my portfolio?

VEUA.L and ISX5.L have a correlation of 0.90, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, VEUA.L or ISX5.L?

On fees, ISX5.L is cheaper at 0.00% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, VEUA.L or ISX5.L?

ISX5.L is cheaper with a 0.00% expense ratio, compared with 0.10% for VEUA.L.

What is the main difference between VEUA.L and ISX5.L?

VEUA.L tracks MSCI Europe NR EUR, while ISX5.L tracks MSCI EMU NR EUR. They also come from different issuers: Vanguard and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.10% for VEUA.L and 0.00% for ISX5.L.