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ACWI
Passive ETF

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF

The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) seeks to track the MSCI ACWI Index, a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure global equity performance across both developed and emerging markets. The index includes large- and mid-cap companies spanning multiple sectors, including financials and technology, with components subject to change over time. ACWI uses a representative sampling indexing strategy, investing in a diversified set of securities that collectively exhibit similar characteristics to the index, including market capitalization, sector weightings, liquidity, and return variability. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in index components or instruments with substantially identical...

Passive ETF
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
+0.55%
Last Price
$142.94
% Change
-0.08%
1W flows
-
1m flows
+$1.76B
AuM
$28.30B
E/R
0.32%
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Trading data

Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$142.94
Previous close
$143.05
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
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Average volume
30 days
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Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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ACWI performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Feb 10Feb 12Feb 17Feb 19Feb 23Feb 26Mar 2Mar 4Mar 6Mar 10

Flows

0 B0.5 B1 B1.5 B

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of March 10, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.-2.78%+1.13%+1.13%+25.02%+74.62%+66.39%
Flows+$1.76B+$3.68B+$2.87B+$5.06B+$712M+$4.86B
Data as of March 10, 2026

Volatility and drawdown

3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility+12.28%+16.56%+13.69%+15.56%
Max drawdown
-4.51%-13.45%-16.56%-26.35%
Max drawdown duration
13d45d87d750d
Time to recover
N/A32d39d468d

Replication quality

Data as of February 27, 2026
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Exposure

Data as of January 31, 2026

Countries

USA
61.19%
Other
38.81%

Sectors

Information Technology
27.67%
Financials
15.14%
Industrials
10.11%
Consumer Discretionary
9.96%
Communication Services
8.87%
Health Care
8.18%
Other
20.07%

Diversification

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,264

27.6%

Top 15 Holdings

NVIDIA
4.84%
APPLE
3.97%
MICROSOFT-T
3.17%
AMAZON.COM INC
2.4%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.04%
ALPHABET INC-CL
1.71%
META PLATFORMS
1.66%
BROADCOM LIMITED
1.54%
TWN SEMICONT MAN
1.47%
TESLA
1.22%
JPMORGAN CHASE
0.87%
LILLY
0.85%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
0.68%
EXXON
0.62%
VISA INCORPORATION
0.58%

Characteristics

The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF is built to track the MSCI ACWI Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).

This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

Management strategyPassive
ProvideriShares
N° of holdings2264
Replication methodDirect (Physical)
Asset classEquities
Dividend policyDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 26, 2008
ESGNo

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Frequently asked questions about ACWI

What type of ETF is ACWI?

ACWI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.

What index does ACWI track?

ACWI tracks the MSCI ACWI Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.

What does ACWI invest in?

This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.

What is the expense ratio of ACWI?

The total expense ratio (TER) of ACWI is 0.32%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.

When was ACWI launched?

ACWI was launched on March 26, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.

Who is the issuer of ACWI?

ACWI is issued by iShares.

What is the AUM of ACWI?

As of March 10, 2026, ACWI manages $28.30 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.

How has ACWI performed recently?

As of March 10, 2026, ACWI delivered a return of -2.78% over the past month (1M performance), 1.13% over the past three months (3M), and 1.13% year-to-date (YTD).

What are the recent fund flows for ACWI?

As of March 10, 2026, ACWI has seen net flows of +$1.76B in the past month (1M flow) and +$2.87B year-to-date (YTD).

Does ACWI pay dividends?

As of March 10, 2026, ACWI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.54%.

How many holdings are in ACWI

As of January 31, 2026, ACWI holds 2264 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.

How diversified is ACWI?

As of January 31, 2026, ACWI holds 2264 securities, with 27.6% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the top holdings of ACWI?

As of January 31, 2026, ACWI holds a portfolio of 2264 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.

What countries or regions does ACWI invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, ACWI has its largest geographic exposures in USA.

What sectors or themes does ACWI focus on?

As of January 31, 2026, ACWI is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.

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