Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ACWI USD, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is never rebalanced.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the ACWI USD returned 9.12% Year-To-Date and 12.43% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio ACWI USD | -2.98% | -0.64% | 9.12% | 9.60% | 24.80% | 19.97% | 10.68% | 12.43% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | -2.98% | -0.64% | 9.12% | 9.60% | 24.80% | 19.97% | 10.68% | 12.43% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 2008, ACWI USD's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ACWI USD closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.83% | 1.29% | -6.11% | 9.52% | 4.62% | -2.62% | 9.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.14% | -0.30% | -3.67% | 0.52% | 5.69% | 4.81% | 1.06% | 2.68% | 3.60% | 2.29% | 0.04% | 0.89% | 22.41% |
| 2024 | 0.28% | 4.51% | 3.26% | -3.55% | 4.58% | 2.04% | 1.54% | 2.50% | 2.20% | -2.09% | 4.03% | -2.66% | 17.45% |
| 2023 | 7.50% | -3.32% | 3.33% | 1.57% | -1.05% | 5.78% | 3.60% | -2.91% | -4.28% | -2.54% | 8.89% | 4.81% | 22.27% |
| 2022 | -4.55% | -3.06% | 1.94% | -8.07% | 0.45% | -8.11% | 7.07% | -4.36% | -9.39% | 6.35% | 8.34% | -4.61% | -18.39% |
| 2021 | -0.31% | 2.29% | 2.85% | 4.25% | 1.47% | 1.26% | 0.91% | 2.17% | -4.23% | 5.39% | -2.31% | 3.89% | 18.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
ACWI USD has an annualized alpha of -1.09%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2008.
- This portfolio participated in 104.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.75% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.93, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.09%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 97.75%
- Downside Capture
- 104.09%
Expense Ratio
ACWI USD has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACWI USD ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for ACWI USD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.97 | 2.01 | -0.04 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.69 | 2.71 | -0.03 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.36 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.69 | -0.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.88 | 12.34 | -0.47 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | 65 | 1.97 | 2.69 | 1.36 | 2.66 | 11.88 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ACWI USD provided a 1.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.42% | 1.55% | 1.70% | 1.88% | 1.79% | 1.71% | 1.43% | 2.33% | 2.18% | 1.94% | 2.19% | 2.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | 1.42% | 1.55% | 1.70% | 1.88% | 1.79% | 1.71% | 1.43% | 2.33% | 2.18% | 1.94% | 2.19% | 2.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $2.20 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $2.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $1.52 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.81 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ACWI USD. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the ACWI USD was 56.00%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 983 trading sessions.
The current ACWI USD drawdown is 3.49%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.00%Mar 2009 | 9mo 24d | 3y 11mo | 4y 8moMay 2008 - Feb 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.53%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.42%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 3mo | 2y 21dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.49%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 7mo 2d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.43%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 10mo 28d | 1y 7moMay 2015 - Jan 2017 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
ACWI USD correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 31, 2008 | 0.94 |
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