SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF (ACWI.L) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ACWI.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ACWI.L
ACWI.L charges 0.40% annually. There are 114 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Prime Global UCITS ETF DR (C) | 0.05% | 442.04M | Jan 2019 | ACWI.L vs PRWU.L | |
| Amundi Prime Global UCITS ETF Dist | 0.05% | — | Nov 2024 | ACWI.L vs MWOZ.L | |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD Acc | 0.06% | — | Aug 2025 | ACWI.L vs WRDA.L | |
| Amundi Prime All Country World UCITS ETF Income | 0.07% | — | Jul 2025 | ACWI.L vs PACW.L | |
| Amundi Index MSCI World | 0.08% | — | Nov 2016 | ACWI.L vs MWRD.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ACWI.L
ACWI.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 85. There are 21 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF 1C | 97 | 3.85B | Sep 2014 | ACWI.L vs XDEV.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF | 97 | 5.53B | Oct 2014 | ACWI.L vs IWFV.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF USD... | 97 | 322.85M | Feb 2018 | ACWI.L vs IWVG.L | |
| L&G Battery Value-Chain UCITS ETF | 96 | 740.89M | Jan 2018 | ACWI.L vs BATG.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF USD... | 95 | 7.44B | Oct 2014 | ACWI.L vs IWVL.L |
Top Performing ACWI.L Alternatives (YTD)
ACWI.L is at 11.87% YTD. There are 43 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.63%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Battery Value-Chain UCITS ETF | 37.63% | 740.89M | Jan 2018 | ACWI.L vs BATG.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF 1C | 35.72% | 3.85B | Sep 2014 | ACWI.L vs XDEV.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF | 35.48% | 5.53B | Oct 2014 | ACWI.L vs IWFV.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF USD... | 35.18% | 7.44B | Oct 2014 | ACWI.L vs IWVL.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF USD... | 35.18% | 322.85M | Feb 2018 | ACWI.L vs IWVG.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ACWI.L
ACWI.L has 10.45% 1-year volatility. There are 48 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E... | 7.21% | 49.50M | Feb 2019 | ACWI.L vs WMVG.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS | 7.74% | 2.52B | Nov 2012 | ACWI.L vs MVOL.L | |
| JPMorgan Global Equity Multi-Factor UCITS ETF Accu... | 7.88% | 194.07M | Jul 2019 | ACWI.L vs JPLG.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E... | 7.92% | 1.87B | Nov 2012 | ACWI.L vs MINV.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ... | 7.97% | 840.22M | Sep 2014 | ACWI.L vs XDEB.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ACWI.L
ACWI.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.05%. There are 45 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Lead... | -4.66% | 6.75B | May 2016 | ACWI.L vs TDGB.L | |
| Invesco Global Buyback Achievers UCITS ETF | -4.79% | 117.10M | Oct 2014 | ACWI.L vs SBUY.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E... | -4.99% | 49.50M | Feb 2019 | ACWI.L vs WMVG.L | |
| iShares Global Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | -5.19% | 1.80B | Oct 2006 | ACWI.L vs INFR.L | |
| iShares MSCI World Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | -5.51% | 998.84M | Dec 2007 | ACWI.L vs ISWD.L |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include ACWD.L, SWRD.L, SPY5.L and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $42B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 11.57% | 16.32B | May 2011 | ACWI.L vs ACWD.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 67 | 9.82% | 20.32B | Feb 2019 | ACWI.L vs SWRD.L | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 74 | 10.31% | 41.79B | Aug 2025 | ACWI.L vs SPY5.L | |
| SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 81 | 10.48% | 31.06B | Mar 2012 | ACWI.L vs SPX5.L | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI | Global Equities | 74 | 12.31% | 6.47B | May 2011 | ACWI.L vs IMID.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 81 | 9.96% | 15.10B | Feb 2019 | ACWI.L vs SWLD.L | |
| SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF Dis | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 38 | 7.08% | 2.69B | Jun 2019 | ACWI.L vs USDV.L | |
| SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted UCITS ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 12.93% | 984.14M | Feb 2015 | ACWI.L vs USSC.L | |
| SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Acc | S&P 500 | 73 | 10.32% | 41.79B | Aug 2025 | ACWI.L vs SPYL.L | |
| SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF Dis | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 35 | 6.88% | 3.62B | Oct 2011 | ACWI.L vs UDVD.L |
Often Compared With ACWI.L
Investors most often compare ACWI.L with VWCE.DE, ACWI, IWDA.L. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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