iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX)
ACWX is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index. ACWX launched on Mar 26, 2008 and has a 0.32% expense ratio.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF in Oct 2022 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $14,131 for a total return of roughly 41.31%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
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Return
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF had a return of 7.19% year-to-date (YTD) and -5.76% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF had an annualized return of 4.14%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.16%, indicating that iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 3.06% | 3.51% |
| Year-To-Date | 7.19% | 7.03% |
| 6 months | 22.59% | 12.88% |
| 1 year | -5.76% | -10.71% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 2.27% | 9.25% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.14% | 10.16% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.92% | -4.52% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -9.62% | 3.52% | 13.38% | -2.31% |
Dividend History
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF granted a 2.50% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.22 | $1.22 | $1.52 | $1.00 | $1.58 | $1.11 | $1.20 | $1.12 | $0.99 | $1.37 | $1.25 | $1.09 |
Dividend yield | 2.50% | 2.68% | 2.81% | 1.98% | 3.46% | 2.95% | 2.73% | 3.24% | 3.02% | 3.91% | 3.40% | 3.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 |
| 2012 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF is 60.39%, recorded on Mar 9, 2009. It took 1330 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.39% | May 20, 2008 | 203 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1330 | Jun 19, 2014 | 1533 |
| -35.35% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 707 |
| -30.07% | Jun 15, 2021 | 336 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -25.96% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 317 | May 16, 2017 | 722 |
| -4.96% | Feb 17, 2021 | 14 | Mar 8, 2021 | 28 | Apr 16, 2021 | 42 |
| -4.63% | Jan 22, 2021 | 6 | Jan 29, 2021 | 7 | Feb 9, 2021 | 13 |
| -3.78% | May 10, 2021 | 3 | May 12, 2021 | 10 | May 26, 2021 | 13 |
| -2.98% | Apr 8, 2008 | 5 | Apr 14, 2008 | 2 | Apr 16, 2008 | 7 |
| -2.36% | Aug 8, 2017 | 4 | Aug 11, 2017 | 15 | Sep 1, 2017 | 19 |
| -2.35% | Nov 27, 2017 | 8 | Dec 6, 2017 | 12 | Dec 22, 2017 | 20 |
Volatility Chart
Current iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF volatility is 8.24%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VXUS | Jan 26, 2011 | 0.07% | 7.0% | 4.5% | 3.1% | -36.0% | -0.3 |