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Worst-performing Markets

Compare asset classes, sectors, countries and regions through consistent market proxies.

Latest complete snapshotAug 27, 2026
Snapshot observation

China has the lowest qualifying performance reading. The eligible median is 18.25 across 29 instruments.

Market performance rankings. Rankings use the selected methodology and latest complete monthly snapshot.
RankInstrumentClassificationRegionAUM1MYTD1Y
11
VNQUS Real EstateAsset class · North America
Asset classNorth America$39.4B-3.27%+12.51%+10.27%
12
EWQFranceCountry · Europe
CountryEurope$345.1M+0.99%+4.98%+11.54%
13
EWHHong KongCountry · Asia Pacific
CountryAsia Pacific$1.3B+0.04%+9.79%+13.53%
14
XLBMaterialsSector · North America
SectorNorth America$8.9B+1.70%+18.34%+17.64%
15
XLIIndustrialsSector · North America
SectorNorth America$33B-2.02%+15.87%+18.25%
16
SPYS&P 500Asset class · North America
Asset classNorth America$807.5B+4.08%+13.68%+20.57%
17
EWUUnited KingdomCountry · Europe
CountryEurope$3.9B+1.69%+12.16%+20.69%
18
VGKEuropeRegion · Europe
RegionEurope$31.5B+3.42%+12.40%+20.92%
19
VWOEmerging MarketsRegion · Global
RegionGlobal$127.1B+5.66%+14.17%+22.18%
20
ACWIGlobal EquitiesRegion · Global
RegionGlobal$33.3B+4.52%+14.91%+22.69%

Informational only. Rankings are not investment advice, a recommendation, or a prediction of future performance.

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