XDWD: Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1C returns, drawdowns and risk
Global equity funds: developed markets only (MSCI World) or developed plus emerging (FTSE All-World, MSCI ACWI).
Data updated October 2026
XDWD · Xetra · EURCategory: World and all-world ETFsData from August 2014
From August 2014 to October 2026 XDWD returned 12.6% a year on average with dividends reinvested, in euros: €10,000 invested at the start grew to €42,233.
Its deepest fall was 33.6%, from February 2020 to March 2020, and it took about 11 months to get back to the previous high. Annual volatility was 16.1%; at the last close it was 1.4% below its high.
Against VWCE (Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc)), over the 86 months both have data, the correlation of monthly returns was 0.97: they moved almost in lockstep. Beta was 1.03. In months when VWCE rose, XDWD moved 105% as much on average; in months when VWCE fell, 103% as much.
Key figures
- Annual return (CAGR)
- +12.6%
- 1-year return
- +19.3%
- 5 years, a year
- +11.9%
- 10 years, a year
- +12.8%
- Annual volatility
- 16.1%
- Maximum drawdown
- −33.6%
- Sharpe ratio
- 0.80
- Worst year
- 2022: −13.7%
Trailing returns
| Period | XDWD | VWCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.3% | +22.0% |
| 3 years, a year | +20.1% | +19.5% |
| 5 years, a year | +11.9% | +11.5% |
| 10 years, a year | +12.8% | — |
To the last close of October 2026. Periods longer than a year are annualised.
Growth of €10,000: XDWD vs VWCE
Month-end values from August 2019, the first month both funds have data.
XDWD drawdowns
Percentage below the previous high, weekly.
Returns by calendar year
| Year | XDWD | VWCE |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(partial) | +16.8% | +17.5% |
| 2025 | +7.8% | +9.2% |
| 2024 | +26.0% | +24.4% |
| 2023 | +20.2% | +18.2% |
| 2022 | −13.7% | −13.5% |
| 2021 | +32.7% | +28.6% |
| 2020 | +5.5% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | +31.3% | +7.6% |
| 2018 | −4.9% | — |
| 2017 | +7.8% | — |
| 2016 | +10.5% | — |
| 2015 | +10.5% | — |
| 2014(partial) | +11.5% | — |
XDWD compared
How the figures are calculated
Total return in the fund’s trading currency, from end-of-day prices with dividends reinvested on the ex-date. The fund’s own ongoing charges are already reflected in its price; trading costs, taxes and currency conversion are not included. Past returns do not predict future returns.
Sharpe ratio uses the return of short-term government bills in the same currency as the risk-free rate. The growth chart uses month-end values; drawdowns and volatility use daily closes.
Questions
What is the average annual return of XDWD?
From August 2014 to October 2026 XDWD returned 12.6% a year on average (CAGR) with dividends reinvested, in EUR. Over the last 5 years: +11.9% a year. Over the last 12 months: +19.3%.
What was the worst drawdown of XDWD?
33.6%, from February 2020 to March 2020; it took about 11 months from the previous high to get back to it.
How volatile is XDWD?
Annual volatility was 16.1% over the period. Its worst month was −11.0% and 66% of months were positive. Worst calendar year: 2022 (−13.7%).
How closely does XDWD follow VWCE?
Over 86 months the correlation of monthly returns was 0.97, so they moved almost in lockstep, with a beta of 1.03.
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Other World and all-world ETFs
- All World and all-world ETFsReturns and risk side by side
- VWCE — Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc)CAGR +12.7%
- SWDA — iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)CAGR +12.4%
- VT — Vanguard Total World Stock ETFCAGR +14.6%
- ACWI — iShares MSCI ACWI ETFCAGR +8.5%
- VWRL — Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Dist)CAGR +11.7%
- IUSN — iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETFCAGR +9.4%
Source: MarketStack end-of-day prices, total return with dividends reinvested. Figures are historical and descriptive; they are not forecasts and not investment advice. MEDGE Capital does not recommend buying or selling any instrument. Risk disclaimer.