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iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF

Tracks the MSCI ACWI Minimum Volatility Index. Global equities optimized for lowest absolute portfolio volatility. Defensive factor strategy for risk-averse equity investors.

TER
0.20%
AUM
$5B
CAGR
8.5%
Volatility
10.5%
Max Drawdown
-17.2%
Data Range
2011-10 → 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 DD-3.4%
Worst DD-17.2%
Worst date2020-03

Rolling Returns

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

Avg return7.9%
Best14.8%
Worst-0.2%
% positive99%
139 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US46429B6719
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI All Country World Minimum Volatility Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.20%
Assets Under Management
$5B approx.
Inception Date
2011-10-18
Domicile
US
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Optimized Sampling)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
BATS
Number of Holdings
~380

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 14.6% of the fund.

1
MSFTMicrosoft Corp.
1.90%
2
JNJJohnson & Johnson
1.70%
3
PGProcter & Gamble Co.
1.60%
4
TAT&T Inc.
1.50%
5
PEPPepsiCo Inc.
1.45%
6
VZVerizon Communications
1.40%
7
WMTWalmart Inc.
1.35%
8
KOCoca-Cola Co.
1.30%
9
NESNNestlé SA
1.20%
10
ROGRoche Holding AG
1.15%

Sector Breakdown

Consumer Staples
18%
Healthcare
16%
Financials
14%
Technology
12%
Communication Services
10%
Utilities
8%
Industrials
7%
Consumer Discretionary
6%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-14

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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

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).

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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), iShares (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-14