New

Keep tabs on your favorite ETFs with a personalized weekly tracker. Create a Watchlist now →

Advertisement
ETF Central logo
Advertisement
IXUS
Passive ETF

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) seeks to track the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI, a market capitalization-weighted index covering developed and emerging markets outside the United States. The Fund uses a representative sampling strategy, selecting securities that collectively reflect the index’s market, fundamental, and liquidity characteristics, rather than holding every stock. At least 80 percent of assets are invested in index components or related instruments such as depositary receipts, while up to 20 percent may be allocated to derivatives, cash, or securities outside the index to aid tracking. Securities lending of up to one-third of assets...

Passive ETF
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
+0.55%
Last Price
$88.64
% Change
-0.15%
1W flows
-$532M
1m flows
-$532M
AuM
$53.84B
E/R
0.07%
Find out how industry players manage ETF portfolios.  Discover our library of Model portfolios

Similar ETFs

See all
Advertisement

Trading data

Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$88.64
Previous close
$88.77
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
Join for free
Average volume
30 days
Join for free
Average discount or premium
30 days
Join for free
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Join for free

IXUS performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.0%Feb 10Feb 12Feb 17Feb 19Feb 23Feb 26Mar 2Mar 4Mar 6Mar 10

Flows

-500 M-400 M-300 M-200 M-100 M0 M

Get all the metrics on this page, and more, through a reliable ETF data feed

Daily, global ETF data for advanced analysis or integration into apps (API), from our partner Trackinsight.

Historic performance and flows

Data as of March 10, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.-3.75%+6.23%+4.99%+31.57%+64.41%+48.68%
Flows-$532M-$118M-$654M+$2.57B+$7.18B+$15.63B
Data as of March 10, 2026

Volatility and drawdown

3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility+14.57%+14.99%+13.28%+14.85%
Max drawdown
-6.94%-13.19%-13.19%-30.05%
Max drawdown duration
13d43d43d1065d
Time to recover
N/A24d24d579d

Replication quality

Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

Create an account to view replication metrics

Join for free
Tracking error
Join for free
Tracking difference
Join for free
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Join for free
Worst
Join for free
daily return difference
Average
Join for free
Worst
Join for free

Exposure

Data as of January 31, 2026

Countries

Japan
14.7%
United Kingdom
8.64%
Canada
8.24%
Other
68.42%

Sectors

Financials
21.71%
Information Technology
15.11%
Industrials
14.34%
Consumer Discretionary
9.13%
Materials
7.55%
Other
32.15%

Diversification

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 4,140

14.58%

Top 15 Holdings

TWN SEMICONT MAN
3.42%
ASML HOLDING
1.33%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
1.29%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
1.23%
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
0.92%
SK HYNIX
0.79%
ROCHE
0.77%
HSBC HOLDINGS
0.72%
ASTRAZENECA
0.69%
NOVARTIS
0.68%
NESTLE SA
0.59%
ROYAL BK CANADA
0.56%
SIEMENS
0.56%
SHELL PLC
0.53%
TOYOTA
0.51%

Characteristics

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF is built to track the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI 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 holdings4140
Replication methodDirect (Physical)
Asset classEquities
Dividend policyDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield
Join for free
Inception dateOctober 18, 2012
ESGNo

The ETF Institute® is now affiliated with ETF Central

The CETF certification is the only FINRA listed professional designation focused on ETFs.

Frequently asked questions about IXUS

What type of ETF is IXUS?

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

What index does IXUS track?

IXUS tracks the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.

What does IXUS invest in?

This ETF provides exposure to Global ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.

What is the expense ratio of IXUS?

The total expense ratio (TER) of IXUS is 0.07%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.

When was IXUS launched?

IXUS was launched on October 18, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.

Who is the issuer of IXUS?

IXUS is issued by iShares.

What is the AUM of IXUS?

As of March 10, 2026, IXUS manages $53.84 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.

How has IXUS performed recently?

As of March 10, 2026, IXUS delivered a return of -3.75% over the past month (1M performance), 6.23% over the past three months (3M), and 4.99% year-to-date (YTD).

What are the recent fund flows for IXUS?

As of March 10, 2026, IXUS has seen net flows of -$532M in the past month (1M flow) and -$654M year-to-date (YTD).

Does IXUS pay dividends?

As of March 10, 2026, IXUS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.08%.

How many holdings are in IXUS

As of January 31, 2026, IXUS holds 4140 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.

How diversified is IXUS?

As of January 31, 2026, IXUS holds 4140 securities, with 14.58% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the top holdings of IXUS?

As of January 31, 2026, IXUS holds a portfolio of 4140 underlyings, with its largest positions including TWN SEMICONT MAN, ASML HOLDING and SAMSUNG ELECTR. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.

What countries or regions does IXUS invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, IXUS has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Canada.

What sectors or themes does IXUS focus on?

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

Advertisement
ETF U
Become a better investor with NYSE: The Home of ETFs
Visit the ETF U homepage
ETF Guides
Advertisement

Recent educational content

The ETF Show - US-Iran Conflict Sends Oil ETFs Soaring

Asset TV

The ETF Show - US-Iran Conflict Sends Oil ETFs Soaring

Lance McGray, Managing Director and Head of ETF Product at Advisors Asset Management joins The ETF Show.

Asset TV
By Asset TV · March 6, 2026
What's the Fund | Thrivent Small Cap Value ETF (Ticker: TSCV)

What’sTheFund

What's the Fund | Thrivent Small Cap Value ETF (Ticker: TSCV)

Kyle Detullio, ETF Capital Markets Specialist at Thrivent Asset Management, joins Ethan Hertzfeld on the NYSE trading floor to discuss the Thrivent Small Cap Value ETF (TSCV).

NYSE logo
By NYSE · March 6, 2026
What's the Fund | Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (Ticker: TSME)

What’sTheFund

What's the Fund | Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (Ticker: TSME)

Kyle Detullio, ETF Capital Markets Specialist at Thrivent Asset Management, joins Ethan Hertzfeld on the NYSE trading floor to discuss the Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (TSME).

NYSE logo
By NYSE · March 6, 2026
What's the Fund | Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (Ticker: TMVE)

What’sTheFund

What's the Fund | Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (Ticker: TMVE)

Kyle Detullio, ETF Capital Markets Specialist at Thrivent Asset Management, joins Ethan Hertzfeld on the NYSE trading floor to discuss the Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (TMVE).

NYSE logo
By NYSE · March 6, 2026

Browse all educational columns

Advertisement
The Active Trader Report

Active Trader Report: Use of Leveraged & Inverse ETFs Way Up

Direxion partnered with Compound Insights and Vanda to explore what’s driving the evolution of active trading — and how active traders are using leveraged and inverse funds across equities, single stocks, commodities, and volatility.

Active Trader Report: Use of Leveraged & Inverse ETFs Way Up