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BDVLvsACWIETF Comparison

ETF 1
BDVL

iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.05%
VS
ETF 2
ACWI

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF

This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
-0.51%

iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (BDVL) belongs to the Multi-Asset: Other segment. iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) is part of the Global Blended Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Technology, Finance and Industrials. BDVL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.41%, versus 0.32% for ACWI. BDVL is up 5.06% year-to-date (YTD) with +$209M in YTD flows. ACWI performs better with 9.89% YTD performance, and +$4.90B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BDVL and ACWI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BDVL vs ACWI performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.5%Jun 22Jun 29Jul 7Jul 14

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/20/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BDVL
ACWI
-0.93%-1.88%
+0.52%+3.42%
+5.06%+9.89%
n/a+20.52%
n/a+65.76%
n/a+67.54%
Flows
BDVL
ACWI
-$39M+$408M
+$61M+$752M
+$209M+$4.90B
-+$5.69B
-+$4.42B
-+$6.32B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BDVL
ACWI
+8.70%+15.02%
n/a+13.57%
n/a+14.29%
n/a+15.94%
Max drawdown
BDVL
ACWI
-2.29%-4.86%
n/a-9.61%
n/a-16.56%
n/a-26.35%
Max drawdown duration
BDVL
ACWI
17d48d
n/a48d
n/a87d
n/a750d
Trading data

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BDVL
ACWI
Last sale
7/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.82
$154.48
Previous close
07/20/2026
$25.86
$155.00
Consolidated volume
07/20/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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BDVL
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BDVL
ACWI
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 7/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BDVL
ACWI
Last price
$25.82
$154.48
1D performance
-0.15%
-0.34%
AuM$1.69 B$32.68 B
E/R0.41%0.32%
Characteristics
BDVL
ACWI
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
Benchmark-MSCI ACWI Index
N° of holdings6472172
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 12, 2025March 26, 2008
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BDVL
USA
58.34%
Japan
7.72%
Other
33.94%
ACWI
USA
62.27%
Other
37.73%

Sectors

BDVL
Technology
28.89%
Finance
15.85%
Industrials
12.53%
Healthcare
10.62%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9%
Other
23.1%
ACWI
Technology
38.16%
Finance
17.13%
Industrials
9.43%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
8.37%
Healthcare
7.61%
Other
19.3%
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Diversification

BDVL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

17.87%
ACWI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

29.57%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of May 31, 2026
BDVL
Alphabet, Inc.
1.57%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
1.46%
Amazon.com, Inc.
1.37%
Intel Corp.
1.34%
The TJX Cos., Inc.
1.32%
ASML Holding NV
1.31%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
1.23%
Microsoft Corp.
1.20%
McKesson Corp.
1.11%
Mastercard, Inc.
1.07%
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1.05%
The Southern Co.
1.03%
Republic Services, Inc.
0.95%
Johnson & Johnson
0.94%
Vertiv Holdings Co.
0.92%
ACWI
NVIDIA Corp.
4.75%
Apple, Inc.
4.46%
Microsoft Corp.
3.09%
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.55%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.16%
Broadcom Inc.
1.96%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
1.80%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.70%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.35%
Tesla, Inc.
1.20%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.07%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.95%
Eli Lilly & Co.
0.87%
SK hynix, Inc.
0.83%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
0.82%
Frequently asked questions about BDVL and ACWI

How have the BDVL and ACWI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 20, 2026, BDVL is up 5.06% year-to-date (YTD), while ACWI has returned 9.89%. That puts ACWI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BDVL or ACWI?

Year-to-date, the BDVL ETF saw +$209M in flows, compared to +$4.90B for ACWI.

Which ETF is bigger: BDVL or ACWI?

As of July 20, 2026, BDVL holds $1.69 B in assets under management (AUM), while ACWI manages $32.68 B.

What sectors do the BDVL and ACWI ETFs invest in?

BDVL leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, ACWI focuses on Technology, Finance and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the BDVL ETF and ACWI ETF?

BDVL top holdings include Alphabet, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc.. ACWI holds in its top three: NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: BDVL or ACWI?

BDVL holds 649 securities with 17.87% of its assets in the top 15. ACWI has 2227 securities and a top 15 weight of 29.57%.

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