iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) Alternatives
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ACWI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ACWI
ACWI charges 0.32% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ACWI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | ACWI vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | ACWI vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | ACWI vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | ACWI vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | ACWI vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ACWI
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | ACWI vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | ACWI vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | ACWI vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | ACWI vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | ACWI vs IOO |
Top Performing ACWI Alternatives (YTD)
ACWI alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | ACWI vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | ACWI vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | ACWI vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | ACWI vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | ACWI vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ACWI
ACWI alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | ACWI vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | ACWI vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | ACWI vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | ACWI vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | ACWI vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ACWI
ACWI alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | ACWI vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | ACWI vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | ACWI vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | ACWI vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | ACWI vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ACWI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ACWI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ACWI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ACWI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ACWI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ACWI vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ACWI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ACWI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ACWI vs IWM | |
| iShares U.S. Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 66 | -9.11% | May 19, 2000 | ACWI vs IYW |
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