SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF (RWX) Performance
RWX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −4.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −4.8% total return
- 5 years
- −2.6% a year
- 10 years
- +0.8% a year
- Since first price
- +0.5% a year since 2006
RWX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RWX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.3% | +0.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.2% | −5.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −5.8% | −8.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −4.5% | −7.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −4.8% | −8.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +27.5%+8.4%/yr | +13.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −12.5%−2.6%/yr | −29.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +7.8%+0.8%/yr | −34.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +51.8%+2.8%/yr | −25.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 19, 2006 | +10.5%+0.5%/yr | −57.2% | — | — | — |
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: RWX vs SPY
From Dec 19, 2006: RWX grew to $11,050, SPY to $76,598.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RWX returns by calendar year
11 of 19 full years positive. Best 2012 (+39.1%), worst 2008 (−50.6%). 2026 is year to date.
RWX annual returns table
| Year | RWX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −4.5% | −15.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +26.2% | −6.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −12.2% | −18.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +6.3% | −19.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −21.8% | −33.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +9.3% | −8.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −9.0% | −43.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +19.9% | −5.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −8.2% | −14.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +15.5% | −5.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +0.3% | −13.6% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −3.2% | −15.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +4.3% | −10.2% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +4.4% | −18.0% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +39.1% | −9.8% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −15.0% | −23.4% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +22.0% | −16.7% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +36.4% | −38.6% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −50.6% | −61.2% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | −7.3% | −21.1% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
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.
RWX largest drawdowns
Now 15.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2007 | −73.6% | Mar 9, 2009 | Jan 17, 2018 | 1.8 years | 10.7 years |
| Feb 14, 2020 | −43.4% | Mar 19, 2020 | Jun 7, 2021 | 34 days | 1.3 years |
| Aug 5, 2021 | −35.9% | Oct 14, 2022 | not yet | 1.2 years | 5.2 years so far |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −14.0% | Dec 24, 2018 | Sep 26, 2019 | 11 months | 1.7 years |
| Feb 23, 2007 | −10.0% | Mar 5, 2007 | Apr 16, 2007 | 10 days | 52 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RWX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.1% | −2.4% | +0.0% | +0.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.5% | 18.5% | 17.6% | 19.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.17 | -0.23 | -0.04 | 0.04 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.25 | -0.30 | -0.05 | 0.05 |
| Best month | +9.6% | +9.9% | +13.6% | +15.7% |
| Worst month | −11.9% | −12.1% | −24.5% | −25.3% |
| Best 12 months | +31.1% | +31.1% | +33.1% | +75.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −12.2% | −29.5% | −29.5% | −60.0% |
| Positive months | 58% | 52% | 56% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.79 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.45 | 0.64 | 0.69 | — |
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.
RWX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 227 | −60.0% | +2.6% | +75.6% | 58% |
| 3-year (a year) | 203 | −20.1% | +2.4% | +29.0% | 68% |
| 5-year (a year) | 179 | −8.6% | +2.5% | +22.3% | 66% |
| 10-year (a year) | 119 | −1.4% | +1.6% | +12.2% | 77% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RWX performance overview
SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF (RWX) returned −4.8% over the past year and +0.8% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned +0.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,050. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −73.6%, from May 7, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 8.9 years to get back to the old high. RWX finished 11 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2012 (+39.1%) and the worst 2008 (−50.6%). Volatility has been 19.5% a year.
Related: RWX chart, RWX holdings, RWX dividends. See the RWX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RWX performance FAQ
What is the RWX return over the past year?
RWX returned −4.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 8.5%.
What is the average annual return of RWX?
RWX has returned −2.6% a year over 5 years, +0.8% a year over 10 years, +0.5% a year since December 19, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RWX be worth?
$10,000 invested in RWX at its first recorded close on December 19, 2006 would be worth about $11,050 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RWX?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −50.6%. The best was 2012 at +39.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RWX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −73.6% between May 7, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on January 17, 2018, 8.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is RWX?
Over the past 3 years RWX had an annualized volatility of 17.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.17 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).