XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF 1C (XDWU.L) and VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF (NUCG.L).

XDWU.L and NUCG.L are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. XDWU.L is a passively managed fund by Xtrackers that tracks the performance of the MSCI World/Utilities NR USD. It was launched on Mar 16, 2016. NUCG.L is a passively managed fund by VanEck that tracks the performance of the MarketVector Global Uranium and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure. It was launched on Feb 3, 2023. Both XDWU.L and NUCG.L are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF 1C (XDWU.L) and VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF (NUCG.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
XDWU.L Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF 1C	9.54%	26.14%	12.54%	2.95%
NUCG.L VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF	11.27%	56.08%	31.87%	19.75%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, XDWU.L achieves a 9.54% return, which is significantly lower than NUCG.L's 11.27% return.

XDWU.L

• 1D: 1.65%
• 1M: -2.04%
• YTD: 9.54%
• 6M: 11.74%
• 1Y: 27.62%
• 3Y*: 16.09%
• 5Y*: 10.39%
• 10Y*: —

NUCG.L

• 1D: 5.72%
• 1M: -10.04%
• YTD: 11.27%
• 6M: 3.62%
• 1Y: 107.16%
• 3Y*: 44.59%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

XDWU.L has a 0.25% expense ratio, which is lower than NUCG.L's 0.55% expense ratio.

NUCG.L

VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF

XDWU.L

Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF 1C

Return for Risk

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

XDWU.L

XDWU.L Risk / Return Rank: 86
XDWU.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 86
XDWU.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 86
XDWU.L Omega Ratio Rank: 85
XDWU.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 85
XDWU.L Martin Ratio Rank: 89

NUCG.L

NUCG.L Risk / Return Rank: 92
NUCG.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
NUCG.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
NUCG.L Omega Ratio Rank: 89
NUCG.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
NUCG.L Martin Ratio Rank: 86

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.

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF 1C (XDWU.L) and VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF (NUCG.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.

	XDWU.L	NUCG.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.83	2.59	-0.76
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.43	3.21	-0.78
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.35	1.39	-0.04
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.78	4.06	-1.29
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	12.04	10.49	+1.55
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current XDWU.L Sharpe Ratio is 1.83, which is comparable to the NUCG.L Sharpe Ratio of 2.59. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of XDWU.L and NUCG.L, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	XDWU.L	NUCG.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.83	2.59	-0.76
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.70	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.68	1.03	-0.35

Correlation

The correlation between XDWU.L and NUCG.L is 0.17, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither XDWU.L nor NUCG.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XDWU.L drawdown since its inception was -33.87%, roughly equal to the maximum NUCG.L drawdown of -35.36%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XDWU.L and NUCG.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	XDWU.L	NUCG.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-33.87%	-35.36%	+1.49%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.72%	-26.65%	+16.93%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-21.92%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.95%	-14.63%	+11.68%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.50%	-8.99%	+3.49%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.24%	10.32%	-8.08%

Volatility

XDWU.L vs. NUCG.L - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Xtrackers MSCI World Utilities UCITS ETF 1C (XDWU.L) is 5.31%, while VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF (NUCG.L) has a volatility of 11.90%. This indicates that XDWU.L experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NUCG.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	XDWU.L	NUCG.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.31%	11.90%	-6.59%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	9.21%	30.69%	-21.48%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.01%	41.17%	-26.16%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	15.13%	36.82%	-21.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	17.91%	36.82%	-18.91%