Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF (PSWD) Performance
PSWD total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +46.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +31.6% total return
- 3 years
- +26.7% a year
- Since first price
- +22.1% a year since 2023
PSWD trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PSWD total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.9% | −1.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +19.6% | +19.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +51.8% | +51.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +46.0% | +45.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +31.6% | +30.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +103.5%+26.7%/yr | +97.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 13, 2023 | +92.7%+22.1%/yr | +87.1% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: PSWD vs SPY
From Jul 13, 2023: PSWD grew to $19,270, SPY to $17,591.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PSWD returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+9.5%), worst 2025 (+1.7%). 2026 is year to date.
PSWD annual returns table
| Year | PSWD | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +46.0% | −17.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +1.7% | −21.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +9.5% | −14.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
PSWD largest drawdowns
Now 5.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | −23.7% | Apr 10, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | 7 months | 8 months |
| Feb 18, 2025 | −21.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Feb 9, 2024 | −14.5% | Jun 3, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | 4 months | 8 months |
| Oct 9, 2026 | −12.0% | Oct 16, 2026 | not yet | 7 days | 14 days so far |
| Aug 13, 2026 | −11.2% | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | 20 days | 41 days |
| Aug 1, 2023 | −11.1% | Oct 27, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | 3 months | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PSWD risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.7% | +21.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.0% | 21.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.91 | 0.81 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.10 | 1.83 |
| Best month | +23.9% | +23.9% |
| Worst month | −8.2% | −8.2% |
| Best 12 months | +31.5% | +31.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −10.7% | −10.7% |
| Positive months | 58% | 55% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.08 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.61 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
PSWD rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 28 | −10.7% | +15.9% | +33.8% | 86% |
| 3-year (a year) | 4 | +17.4% | +23.2% | +26.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PSWD performance overview
Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF (PSWD) returned +31.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +22.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,270. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −23.7%, from Sep 22, 2025 to Apr 10, 2026, and it took 42 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 21.7% a year.
Related: PSWD chart, PSWD holdings, PSWD dividends, PSWD valuation. See the PSWD overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PSWD performance FAQ
What is the PSWD return over the past year?
PSWD returned +31.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 30.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PSWD be worth?
$10,000 invested in PSWD at its first recorded close on July 13, 2023 would be worth about $19,270 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PSWD?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +1.7%. The best was 2024 at +9.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PSWD?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −23.7% between September 22, 2025 and April 10, 2026. It recovered to the old high on May 22, 2026, 42 days after the bottom.
How volatile is PSWD?
Over the past 3 years PSWD had an annualized volatility of 22.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.91 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).