XASX.L vs. MMS.L

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

XASX.L (Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG UCITS ETF 1D) and MMS.L (Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist) are both Europe Equities funds - XASX.L tracks the FTSE AllSh TR GBP while MMS.L tracks the MSCI EMU Small Cap NR EUR. Both are passively managed. XASX.L charges 0.18%/yr vs 0.40%/yr for MMS.L.

Performance

XASX.L vs. MMS.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG UCITS ETF 1D (XASX.L) and Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist (MMS.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

XASX.L is traded in GBp, while MMS.L is traded in GBP. To make them comparable, the MMS.L values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

XASX.L

• 1D: 0.45%
• 1M: 1.58%
• YTD: 1.94%
• 6M: 5.31%
• 1Y: 10.51%
• 3Y*: 7.93%
• 5Y*: 4.82%
• 10Y*: 3.34%

MMS.L

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

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

XASX.L vs. MMS.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
XASX.L Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG UCITS ETF 1D	1.94%	17.10%	9.56%
MMS.L Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

XASX.L vs. MMS.L - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	XASX.L	MMS.L
Financial Services	32.1%	16.9%
Industrials	17.8%	21.8%
Healthcare	11.9%	7.7%
Basic Materials	10.9%	5.9%
Consumer Defensive	10.8%	1.7%
Consumer Cyclical	6.7%	10.9%
Communication Services	4.7%	3.0%
Utilities	2.0%	3.4%
Real Estate	2.0%	12.8%
Technology	0.8%	10.3%
Energy	0.1%	5.6%

Return for Risk

XASX.L vs. MMS.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

XASX.L

XASX.L Risk / Return Rank: 23
XASX.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 24
XASX.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 23
XASX.L Omega Ratio Rank: 24
XASX.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
XASX.L Martin Ratio Rank: 22

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.

XASX.L vs. MMS.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG UCITS ETF 1D (XASX.L) and Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist (MMS.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.

	XASX.L	MMS.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.83	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.23	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.83	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.57	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	XASX.L	MMS.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.83	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.36	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.22	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.11	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	XASX.L	MMS.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-47.36%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.54%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-12.67%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-18.21%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-35.97%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-6.87%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-10.90%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.09%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XASX.L	MMS.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.23%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	10.99%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.54%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.44%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	15.36%	—	—

XASX.L vs. MMS.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

XASX.L has a 0.18% expense ratio, which is lower than MMS.L's 0.40% expense ratio.

Dividends

XASX.L vs. MMS.L - Dividend Comparison

XASX.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.03%, while MMS.L has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MMS.L Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XASX.L Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG UCITS ETF 1D	0.03%	0.03%	0.04%	0.03%	0.06%	0.03%	0.06%	0.04%	0.04%	0.04%	0.04%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, XASX.L or MMS.L?

On fees, XASX.L is cheaper at 0.18% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, XASX.L or MMS.L?

XASX.L is cheaper with a 0.18% expense ratio, compared with 0.40% for MMS.L.

What is the main difference between XASX.L and MMS.L?

XASX.L tracks FTSE AllSh TR GBP, while MMS.L tracks MSCI EMU Small Cap NR EUR. They also come from different issuers: Xtrackers and Amundi. Their fees differ too: 0.18% for XASX.L and 0.40% for MMS.L.