Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG) Performance
USSG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +15.6% total return
- 5 years
- +12.4% a year
- Since first price
- +16.4% a year since 2019
USSG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | USSG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.5% | −0.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +5.1% | +4.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +9.8% | +9.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.6% | +11.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +15.6% | +14.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +88.8%+23.6%/yr | +82.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +79.1%+12.4%/yr | +67.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 7, 2019 | +217.6%+16.4%/yr | +186.2% | — | — | — |
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: USSG vs SPY
From Mar 7, 2019: USSG grew to $31,759, SPY to $30,968.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
USSG returns by calendar year
5 of 6 full years positive. Best 2021 (+31.8%), worst 2022 (−20.3%). 2026 is year to date.
USSG annual returns table
| Year | USSG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.6% | −11.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +19.0% | −20.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +23.4% | −9.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +29.2% | −9.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −20.3% | −26.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +31.8% | −5.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +18.7% | −34.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
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.
USSG largest drawdowns
Now 2.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2020 | −34.1% | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 | 33 days | 6 months |
| Dec 29, 2021 | −27.0% | Oct 14, 2022 | Dec 13, 2023 | 9 months | 2.0 years |
| Jan 23, 2025 | −20.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 2 months | 5 months |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −11.2% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
USSG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +23.0% | +13.8% | +16.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.7% | 16.4% | 16.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.27 | 0.66 | 0.83 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.63 | 1.07 | 1.35 |
| Best month | +11.9% | +11.9% | +12.4% |
| Worst month | −6.0% | −8.9% | −12.3% |
| Best 12 months | +38.2% | +38.2% | +55.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.3% | −20.3% | −20.3% |
| Positive months | 69% | 62% | 66% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.09 | 1.04 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.99 | 0.99 | — |
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.
USSG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 80 | −20.3% | +18.6% | +55.7% | 85% |
| 3-year (a year) | 56 | +7.6% | +12.4% | +25.2% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 32 | +11.8% | +15.3% | +17.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2019. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
USSG performance overview
Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG) returned +15.6% over the past year and +12.4% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2019 it has returned +16.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $31,759. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −34.1%, from Feb 19, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 5 months to get back to the old high. USSG finished 5 of its 6 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+31.8%) and the worst 2022 (−20.3%). Volatility has been 16.8% a year.
Related: USSG chart, USSG holdings, USSG dividends, USSG valuation. See the USSG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
USSG performance FAQ
What is the USSG return over the past year?
USSG returned +15.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.4%.
What is the average annual return of USSG?
USSG has returned +12.4% a year over 5 years, +16.4% a year since March 7, 2019 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in USSG be worth?
$10,000 invested in USSG at its first recorded close on March 7, 2019 would be worth about $31,759 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for USSG?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −20.3%. The best was 2021 at +31.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of USSG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −34.1% between February 19, 2020 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on August 24, 2020, 5 months after the bottom.
How volatile is USSG?
Over the past 3 years USSG had an annualized volatility of 13.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.27 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).