iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI)
The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI All Country World Index. The index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of developed and emerging market equities worldwide. It includes over 2,700 companies representing various sectors and industries in more than 50 countries.
The ACWI ETF was launched on March 26, 2008, and is managed by BlackRock. It has an expense ratio of 0.32%. The fund might be suitable for investors looking for a way to access a broad range of international markets and who want to benefit from the potential for higher returns that emerging markets may offer. It is also suitable for investors who prefer a passive investment strategy, as the fund is designed to track the index's performance rather than trying to outperform it.
ETF Info
US4642882579
464288257
Mar 26, 2008
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
MSCI All Country World Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
ACWI features an expense ratio of 0.32%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI ACWI ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF had a return of 18.07% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.93% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI ACWI ETF had an annualized return of 9.34%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that iShares MSCI ACWI ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
ACWI
18.07%
-0.34%
6.25%
18.93%
10.34%
9.34%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ACWI, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.28% | 4.51% | 3.26% | -3.55% | 4.58% | 2.04% | 1.54% | 2.50% | 2.20% | -2.09% | 4.03% | 18.07% | |
| 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% |
| 2020 | -1.44% | -7.49% | -13.41% | 9.83% | 5.09% | 2.94% | 5.36% | 6.03% | -2.95% | -2.23% | 11.76% | 4.69% | 16.34% |
| 2019 | 8.04% | 2.47% | 1.58% | 3.42% | -6.07% | 6.49% | 0.07% | -2.21% | 2.25% | 2.74% | 2.34% | 3.44% | 26.59% |
| 2018 | 5.70% | -4.48% | -1.50% | 0.40% | 0.47% | -0.59% | 3.07% | 0.70% | 0.61% | -7.43% | 1.59% | -7.21% | -9.12% |
| 2017 | 2.91% | 2.51% | 1.35% | 1.61% | 2.21% | 0.79% | 2.73% | 0.40% | 1.88% | 2.15% | 2.02% | 1.45% | 24.33% |
| 2016 | -5.30% | -1.25% | 7.39% | 1.34% | 0.33% | -0.05% | 3.77% | 0.34% | 0.94% | -1.91% | 1.04% | 1.96% | 8.40% |
| 2015 | -1.32% | 5.51% | -1.46% | 2.87% | -0.00% | -2.58% | 0.82% | -6.81% | -3.44% | 7.66% | -0.53% | -2.11% | -2.21% |
| 2014 | -4.63% | 5.20% | 0.57% | 1.19% | 2.01% | 1.82% | -1.44% | 2.58% | -3.32% | 1.21% | 1.38% | -2.36% | 3.83% |
| 2013 | 3.76% | -0.10% | 1.83% | 2.84% | -0.38% | -2.60% | 4.58% | -2.29% | 5.54% | 3.95% | 1.55% | 2.07% | 22.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 76, ACWI is among the top 24% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF provided a 1.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.00 | $1.92 | $1.52 | $1.81 | $1.30 | $1.85 | $1.44 | $1.40 | $1.30 | $1.43 | $1.32 | $1.09 |
Dividend yield | 1.69% | 1.88% | 1.79% | 1.71% | 1.43% | 2.33% | 2.25% | 1.94% | 2.19% | 2.56% | 2.26% | 1.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI ACWI ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $1.30 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $1.85 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $1.44 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $1.40 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.30 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.32 |
| 2013 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.09 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF. 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 iShares MSCI ACWI ETF was 56.00%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 983 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI ACWI ETF drawdown is 3.22%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56% | May 19, 2008 | 204 | Mar 9, 2009 | 983 | Feb 1, 2013 | 1187 |
| -33.53% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 134 |
| -26.42% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 322 | Jan 25, 2024 | 517 |
| -19.49% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 145 | Jul 24, 2019 | 374 |
| -19.43% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 226 | Jan 4, 2017 | 409 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI ACWI ETF volatility is 3.62%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.