WEXU.L vs. VXUS

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

WEXU.L (Amundi MSCI World Ex USA UCITS ETF Acc) and VXUS (Vanguard Total International Stock ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - WEXU.L is a Foreign Large Cap Equities fund tracking the MSCI World ex USA Index, while VXUS is a Global Equities fund tracking the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index. Both are passively managed. WEXU.L charges 0.15%/yr vs 0.05%/yr for VXUS.

Performance

WEXU.L vs. VXUS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in Amundi MSCI World Ex USA UCITS ETF Acc (WEXU.L) and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

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

Returns By Period

WEXU.L

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

VXUS

• 1D: -3.13%
• 1M: -1.18%
• YTD: 11.28%
• 6M: 12.21%
• 1Y: 28.51%
• 3Y*: 14.95%
• 5Y*: 8.97%
• 10Y*: 10.13%

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

Return for Risk

WEXU.L vs. VXUS — Risk / Return Rank

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

VXUS

VXUS Risk / Return Rank: 50
VXUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 50
VXUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 47
VXUS Omega Ratio Rank: 51
VXUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 48
VXUS Martin Ratio Rank: 54

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.

WEXU.L vs. VXUS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amundi MSCI World Ex USA UCITS ETF Acc (WEXU.L) and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS). 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

	WEXU.L	VXUS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.19	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.69	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.66	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.49	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WEXU.L	VXUS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-28.73%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-9.99%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-13.06%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-14.57%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-28.73%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-3.61%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-5.11%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.46%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WEXU.L	VXUS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.12%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	11.31%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	13.08%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	13.00%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	15.48%	—

WEXU.L vs. VXUS - Expense Ratio Comparison

WEXU.L has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is higher than VXUS's 0.05% 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

WEXU.L vs. VXUS - Dividend Comparison

WEXU.L has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VXUS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.75%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	2.75%	3.18%	3.37%	3.24%	3.09%	3.10%	2.14%	3.06%	3.18%	2.73%	2.93%	2.83%
WEXU.L Amundi MSCI World Ex USA UCITS ETF Acc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	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, WEXU.L or VXUS?

On fees, VXUS is cheaper at 0.05% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, WEXU.L or VXUS?

VXUS is cheaper with a 0.05% expense ratio, compared with 0.15% for WEXU.L.

What is the main difference between WEXU.L and VXUS?

WEXU.L is categorized as Foreign Large Cap Equities, while VXUS is Global Equities. WEXU.L tracks MSCI World ex USA Index, while VXUS tracks FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index. They also come from different issuers: Amundi and Vanguard. Their fees differ too: 0.15% for WEXU.L and 0.05% for VXUS.