Skip to content
F
FinClaro
← All ETFs
ACWI

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF

Tracks the MSCI ACWI Index, covering ~2,900 stocks across 23 developed and 24 emerging markets. The MSCI equivalent of VT/VWCE. One-fund global equity solution covering ~85% of the investable universe.

Backtest X-Ray Correlation Risk Map Compare vs VWCE
EquityTER 0.32%Dist.
TER
0.32%
AUM
$20B
CAGR
8.4%
Volatility
17.1%
Sharpe
0.32
Max Drawdown
-51.7%
Data Range
2008-03 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD0.0%
Worst DD-51.7%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return9.6%
Best23.9%
Worst-1.5%
% positive98%
182 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US4642882579
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI All Country World Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.32%
Assets Under Management
$20B approx.
Inception Date
2008-03-26
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Optimized Sampling)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NASDAQ
Number of Holdings
~2,900

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 23.7% of the fund.

1
AAPLApple Inc.
4.80%
2
MSFTMicrosoft Corp.
4.40%
3
NVDANVIDIA Corp.
4.00%
4
AMZNAmazon.com
2.60%
5
METAMeta Platforms
1.70%
6
GOOGLAlphabet (A)
1.50%
7
GOOGAlphabet (C)
1.30%
8
AVGOBroadcom Inc.
1.20%
9
BRK.BBerkshire Hathaway
1.20%
10
JPMJPMorgan Chase
1.00%

Sector Breakdown

Technology
27%
Financials
15%
Healthcare
10%
Consumer Discretionary
10%
Communication Services
8%
Industrials
10%
Consumer Staples
6%
Energy
4%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

Equivalent ETFs

These ETFs track the same or very similar underlying index:

VWCEVanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc)VWRAVanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc) — USD
Backtest this ETFOfficial Fund Page

Who Is This ETF For?

✓Single-ETF global solution for investors who don't want to manage multiple regional allocations.

Key Risks to Consider

• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

Similar ETFs

VT0.07% TER

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF

Total World · Vanguard

IWDA0.20% TER

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)

Developed World (UCITS) · BlackRock

VWRL0.19% TER

Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Dist)

Total World (UCITS Dist) · Vanguard

SWDA0.20% TER

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)

Developed World (UCITS) · BlackRock

Continue Your Analysis

Backtest ACWI

Compare ACWI

X-Ray ACWI

Correlation Matrix

Risk vs Return

Check Overlap

Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), BlackRock (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17

Related Guides from FinClaro Chile

What Is an ETF? Complete Guide
Learn the basics of ETFs, how they work, and why they matter
finclaro.cl
ETF Chile vs International Broker
Compare buying ETFs locally vs through international brokers
finclaro.cl

Related ETFs

UCITS Equivalent

VWCEUCITS

Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc)

TER 0.19%$35B AUM
View Compare
VWRAUCITS

Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc) — USD

TER 0.19%$35B AUM
View Compare

Similar ETFs

IWDAUCITS

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)

TER 0.20%$75B AUM
View Compare
SWDAUCITS

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)

TER 0.20%$75B AUM
View Compare
VT

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF

TER 0.07%$48B AUM
View Compare
VEU

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

TER 0.05%$42B AUM
View Compare

Alternative Approaches

SPY

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

TER 0.09%$570B AUM
View Compare
VOO

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

TER 0.03%$560B AUM
View Compare
IVV

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

TER 0.03%$560B AUM
View Compare
VTI

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

TER 0.03%$435B AUM
View Compare

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the MSCI ACWI Index, covering ~2,900 stocks across 23 developed and 24 emerging markets. The MSCI equivalent of VT/VWCE. One-fund global equity solution covering ~85% of the investable universe.
ACWI has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.32%, which means you pay $32 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, ACWI is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
ACWI is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
ACWI uses optimized sampling, holding a representative subset of the MSCI All Country World Index index to minimize costs while closely tracking performance.
Similar ETFs tracking the same or a very similar index include: VWCE, VWRA. These may differ in domicile, currency, dividend policy, or expense ratio.