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.
ETF Info
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Mar 26, 2008
Broad Asia (Broad)
1x
MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
ACWX 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 ex U.S. 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 ex U.S. ETF had a return of 5.68% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.91% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF had an annualized return of 4.58%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.11%, indicating that iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
ACWX
5.68%
-1.21%
-0.15%
6.91%
4.12%
4.58%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
25.25%
0.08%
9.66%
25.65%
13.17%
11.11%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ACWX, 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 | -1.72% | 3.03% | 3.31% | -2.43% | 3.95% | -0.45% | 2.16% | 2.71% | 2.64% | -4.65% | -0.27% | 5.68% | |
| 2023 | 8.92% | -4.52% | 3.06% | 1.87% | -3.74% | 4.61% | 3.92% | -4.75% | -3.51% | -3.13% | 8.28% | 4.98% | 15.63% |
| 2022 | -2.55% | -3.34% | -0.19% | -6.70% | 1.80% | -7.80% | 3.38% | -4.84% | -9.62% | 3.52% | 13.38% | -2.31% | -16.07% |
| 2021 | 0.28% | 1.97% | 1.73% | 2.56% | 3.09% | -0.38% | -1.65% | 1.45% | -3.43% | 3.00% | -4.19% | 3.34% | 7.67% |
| 2020 | -3.42% | -6.66% | -14.97% | 6.37% | 4.59% | 4.44% | 4.02% | 4.16% | -1.84% | -2.04% | 12.61% | 5.54% | 10.29% |
| 2019 | 7.53% | 1.57% | 0.96% | 2.81% | -5.61% | 5.95% | -1.73% | -2.39% | 2.68% | 3.08% | 0.99% | 4.14% | 21.05% |
| 2018 | 5.47% | -5.05% | -0.66% | 0.56% | -1.86% | -2.19% | 2.86% | -2.30% | 0.44% | -7.97% | 1.44% | -4.90% | -13.95% |
| 2017 | 3.82% | 1.15% | 3.14% | 2.15% | 3.07% | 0.72% | 3.51% | 0.42% | 2.03% | 1.92% | 0.43% | 2.01% | 27.20% |
| 2016 | -5.55% | -2.46% | 8.19% | 2.53% | -1.21% | -0.78% | 4.16% | 0.71% | 1.49% | -1.76% | -2.04% | 1.86% | 4.54% |
| 2015 | -0.35% | 5.55% | -1.22% | 4.79% | -1.13% | -3.16% | -0.23% | -7.44% | -4.29% | 6.56% | -1.30% | -2.79% | -5.80% |
| 2014 | -6.06% | 5.68% | 0.52% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.62% | -1.54% | 1.06% | -4.81% | -0.22% | -0.09% | -4.08% | -5.04% |
| 2013 | 2.82% | -1.18% | 0.73% | 3.50% | -3.07% | -3.70% | 4.54% | -1.60% | 7.02% | 3.51% | 0.20% | 1.66% | 14.79% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ACWX is 32, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s 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 ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) 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 ex U.S. ETF provided a 2.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.55 | $1.51 | $1.22 | $1.52 | $1.00 | $1.58 | $1.11 | $1.20 | $1.12 | $1.00 | $1.37 | $1.26 |
Dividend yield | 2.96% | 2.96% | 2.68% | 2.73% | 1.88% | 3.22% | 2.65% | 2.40% | 2.77% | 2.51% | 3.18% | 2.69% |
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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $1.55 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $1.51 |
| 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 | $1.22 |
| 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 | $1.52 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.00 |
| 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 | $1.58 |
| 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 | $1.11 |
| 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 | $1.20 |
| 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 | $1.12 |
| 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 | $1.00 |
| 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 | $1.37 |
| 2013 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $1.26 |
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 ex U.S. 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 ex U.S. ETF was 60.39%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1330 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF drawdown is 8.04%.
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 | 399 | May 15, 2024 | 735 |
| -25.96% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 317 | May 16, 2017 | 722 |
| -8.59% | Sep 27, 2024 | 58 | Dec 18, 2024 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF volatility is 3.40%, 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.