WEXU.L vs. XUSE.AS

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

WEXU.L (Amundi MSCI World Ex USA UCITS ETF Acc) and XUSE.AS (iShares MSCI World ex-USA UCITS ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - WEXU.L is a Foreign Large Cap Equities fund tracking the MSCI World ex USA Index, while XUSE.AS is a Global Equities fund tracking the MSCI World ex USA Index. Both are passively managed. WEXU.L charges 0.15%/yr vs 0.25%/yr for XUSE.AS.

Performance

WEXU.L vs. XUSE.AS - 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 iShares MSCI World ex-USA UCITS ETF (XUSE.AS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

WEXU.L is traded in GBP, while XUSE.AS is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the XUSE.AS 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*: —

XUSE.AS

• 1D: 0.27%
• 1M: 3.61%
• YTD: 8.82%
• 6M: 10.50%
• 1Y: 23.71%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

WEXU.L vs. XUSE.AS — Risk / Return Rank

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

XUSE.AS

XUSE.AS Risk / Return Rank: 45
XUSE.AS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
XUSE.AS Sortino Ratio Rank: 47
XUSE.AS Omega Ratio Rank: 45
XUSE.AS Calmar Ratio Rank: 43
XUSE.AS Martin Ratio Rank: 47

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. XUSE.AS - 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 iShares MSCI World ex-USA UCITS ETF (XUSE.AS). 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	XUSE.AS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.80	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.29	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WEXU.L	XUSE.AS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-12.83%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-9.60%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-0.61%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-1.81%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.60%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WEXU.L	XUSE.AS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	3.73%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	11.19%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	12.99%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	14.49%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	14.49%	—

WEXU.L vs. XUSE.AS - Expense Ratio Comparison

WEXU.L has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is lower than XUSE.AS'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

WEXU.L vs. XUSE.AS - Dividend Comparison

Neither WEXU.L nor XUSE.AS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, WEXU.L or XUSE.AS?

On fees, WEXU.L is cheaper at 0.15% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, WEXU.L or XUSE.AS?

WEXU.L is cheaper with a 0.15% expense ratio, compared with 0.25% for XUSE.AS.

What is the main difference between WEXU.L and XUSE.AS?

WEXU.L is categorized as Foreign Large Cap Equities, while XUSE.AS is Global Equities. Both ETFs track MSCI World ex USA Index. They also come from different issuers: Amundi and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.15% for WEXU.L and 0.25% for XUSE.AS.