XWD1.L vs. VALW.L

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

XWD1.L (Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1D) and VALW.L (SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF) are both Global Equities funds - XWD1.L tracks the MSCI ACWI NR USD while VALW.L tracks the MSCI ACWI Value NR USD. Both are passively managed. XWD1.L charges 0.19%/yr vs 0.25%/yr for VALW.L.

Performance

XWD1.L vs. VALW.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1D (XWD1.L) and SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF (VALW.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

XWD1.L is traded in USD, while VALW.L is traded in GBP. To make them comparable, the VALW.L values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

XWD1.L

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

VALW.L

• 1D: -2.20%
• 1M: 3.67%
• YTD: 16.16%
• 6M: 18.74%
• 1Y: 41.25%
• 3Y*: 22.90%
• 5Y*: 12.76%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

XWD1.L vs. VALW.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

VALW.L

VALW.L Risk / Return Rank: 94
VALW.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
VALW.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 96
VALW.L Omega Ratio Rank: 95
VALW.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 93
VALW.L Martin Ratio Rank: 93

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.

XWD1.L vs. VALW.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1D (XWD1.L) and SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF (VALW.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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	XWD1.L	VALW.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	3.00	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.63	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.48	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	XWD1.L	VALW.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-30.76%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-8.41%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-18.76%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-26.85%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-2.71%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-7.99%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.29%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XWD1.L	VALW.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.90%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	10.87%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	13.67%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	20.40%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	22.52%	—

XWD1.L vs. VALW.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

XWD1.L has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than VALW.L'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

XWD1.L vs. VALW.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither XWD1.L nor VALW.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, XWD1.L or VALW.L?

On fees, XWD1.L is cheaper at 0.19% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, XWD1.L or VALW.L?

XWD1.L is cheaper with a 0.19% expense ratio, compared with 0.25% for VALW.L.

What is the main difference between XWD1.L and VALW.L?

XWD1.L tracks MSCI ACWI NR USD, while VALW.L tracks MSCI ACWI Value NR USD. They also come from different issuers: Xtrackers and State Street. Their fees differ too: 0.19% for XWD1.L and 0.25% for VALW.L.