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iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)

UCITS-compliant MSCI World ETF domiciled in Ireland. Covers large and mid-cap stocks across 23 developed markets (~1,400 holdings). Does NOT include emerging markets — for that, pair with an EM ETF.

TER
0.20%
AUM
$75B
CAGR
9.3%
Volatility
15.6%
Max Drawdown
-50.8%
Data Range
2001-06 → 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-1.2%
Worst DD-50.8%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

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

Avg return10.6%
Best26.7%
Worst-15.1%
% positive90%
263 periods

Backtest Data Proxy

⚠️ APPROXIMATE PROXY: Backtest uses VTI (US Total Market) data. MSCI World is ~60% US + ~40% developed international, while VTI is 100% US equity. This proxy overestimates returns during US-led bull markets and underestimates during periods of international outperformance. Consider results directionally useful, not precise.

Key Facts

ISIN
IE00B4L5Y983
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI World Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.20%
Assets Under Management
$75B approx.
Inception Date
2009-09-25
Domicile
Ireland
Legal Structure
UCITS ICAV
Dividend Policy
Accumulating (auto-reinvests)
Replication Method
Physical (Optimized Sampling)
UCITS Status
✓ UCITS Compliant
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Number of Holdings
~1,400

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 25.0% of the fund.

1
AAPLApple Inc.
5.10%
2
MSFTMicrosoft Corp.
4.70%
3
NVDANVIDIA Corp.
4.30%
4
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.
2.80%
5
METAMeta Platforms Inc.
1.80%
6
GOOGLAlphabet Inc. (A)
1.60%
7
GOOGAlphabet Inc. (C)
1.35%
8
BRK.BBerkshire Hathaway (B)
1.20%
9
AVGOBroadcom Inc.
1.15%
10
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.00%

Sector Breakdown

Technology
25%
Financials
16%
Healthcare
12%
Consumer Discretionary
10%
Industrials
11%
Communication Services
7%
Consumer Staples
7%
Energy
4%

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

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Who Is This ETF For?

Single-ETF global solution for investors who don't want to manage multiple regional allocations.
European and non-US investors who need UCITS-compliant, tax-efficient fund structures.
Investors preferring automatic dividend reinvestment (no tax event on distributions in many jurisdictions).

Key Risks to Consider

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

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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 (VTI proxy — approximate), iShares (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-13