ACWV

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.

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EquityTER 0.20%Dist.US-domiciled

TER

0.20%

AUM

$5B

CAGR

8.5%

Volatility

10.5%

Sharpe

0.52

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

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.

MSFTMicrosoft Corp.

1.90%

Technology

JNJJohnson & Johnson

1.70%

Healthcare

PGProcter & Gamble Co.

1.60%

Consumer Staples

TAT&T Inc.

1.50%

Communication Services

PEPPepsiCo Inc.

1.45%

Consumer Staples

VZVerizon Communications

1.40%

Communication Services

WMTWalmart Inc.

1.35%

Consumer Staples

KOCoca-Cola Co.

1.30%

Consumer Staples

NESNNestlé SA

1.20%

Consumer Staples

ROGRoche Holding AG

1.15%

Healthcare

Sector Breakdown

Consumer Staples

18%

Healthcare

16%

Financials

14%

Technology

12%

Communication Services

10%

Utilities

Industrials

Consumer Discretionary

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

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

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

ACWV has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.20%, which means you pay $20 per year for every $10,000 invested.

Yes, ACWV is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.

ACWV 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).

ACWV uses optimized sampling, holding a representative subset of the MSCI All Country World Minimum Volatility Index index to minimize costs while closely tracking performance.