Top MSCI ACWI ETFs
The MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) Factsheet
The MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) is an international equity index, which tracks stocks from 23 developed and 24 emerging markets countries. This broad global index consists of the MSCI World (global index for developed countries) and the MSCI Emerging Markets (global index for emerging markets countries). However, emerging markets stocks are weighted with 9.96%, whereas stocks from developed markets account for 90.04%. With 2,920 constituents (as of 31/01/2024), the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted global market capitalization.
Stocks from the USA make up the biggest weight in the MSCI ACWI with 63.16%, followed by Japan (5.62%) and the UK (3.53%). Top sectors within the MSCI ACWI are information technology (23.52%), financial services (15.99%) and healthcare (11.43%). Source: MSCI; As of 31/01/2024
ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the MSCI ACWI constituents. Currently, the MSCI ACWI index is tracked by 4 ETFs.
0.20% p.a. - 0.45% p.a.
annual total expense ratio
track the MSCI All Country World (ACWI)
7.02%
return in EUR in 2024 per 29.02.24
MSCI All Country World (ACWI) Chart 1 year
Source: justETF.com; As of 09.03.24; Performance in EUR, based on the largest ETF.
Cost of MSCI ACWI ETFs
The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI ACWI ETFs is between 0.20% p.a. and 0.45% p.a.. In comparison, most actively managed funds do cost much more fees per year. Calculate your individual cost savings by using our cost calculator.
The best MSCI ACWI ETF by 1-year fund return as of 29.02.24
| 1 | iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | | | 20.85% |
| 2 | Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF USD Acc | | | 20.64% |
| 3 | SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | | | 20.57% |
All MSCI ACWI ETFs ranked by fund return
The largest MSCI ACWI ETF by fund size in EUR
| 1 | iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | | | 11,194 m |
| 2 | SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | | | 2,646 m |
| 3 | Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF EUR Acc | | | 1,114 m |
All MSCI ACWI ETFs ranked by fund size
The cheapest MSCI ACWI ETF by total expense ratio
| 1 | iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | | | 0.20% p.a. |
| 2 | SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | | | 0.40% p.a. |
| 3 | Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF EUR Acc | | | 0.45% p.a. |
All MSCI ACWI ETFs ranked by total expense ratio
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MSCI ACWI ETFs in comparison
The most important factors at a glance
Besides return, there are further important factors to consider when selecting a MSCI ACWI ETF. In order to provide a sound decision basis, you find a list of all MSCI ACWI ETFs with details on size, cost, age, use of profits, fund domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.
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Provider
ISIN | | Fund size
in m EUR | TER
in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method |
| iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00B6R52259 | | 11,194 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Optimized sampling |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETFIE00B44Z5B48 | | 2,646 | 0.40% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Optimized sampling |
| Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1829220216 | | 1,114 | 0.45% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap |
| Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF USD AccLU1829220133 | | 25 | 0.45% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap |
Source: justETF.com; As of 09.03.24
Return comparison of all MSCI ACWI ETFs
The table shows the returns of all MSCI ACWI ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.
| ETF | | 1 month
in % | 3 months
in % | 6 months
in % | 1 year
in % | 3 years
in % |
| iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | | 3.17% | 11.91% | 11.67% | 20.85% | 36.96% |
| Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF USD Acc | | 3.21% | 11.91% | 11.66% | 20.64% | 35.76% |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | | 3.19% | 11.90% | 11.68% | 20.57% | 36.25% |
| Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF EUR Acc | | 3.01% | 11.85% | 11.97% | 20.53% | 36.00% |
| ETF | | 2024
in % | 2023
in % | 2022
in % | 2021
in % | 2020
in % |
| Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF EUR Acc | | 7.06% | 17.91% | -13.15% | 27.33% | 6.43% |
| iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | | 7.02% | 18.11% | -13.12% | 28.60% | 5.86% |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | | 7.02% | 17.77% | -13.24% | 28.48% | 5.92% |
| Amundi MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF USD Acc | | 6.69% | 17.80% | -13.45% | 28.22% | 6.20% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 29.02.24; Calculations in EUR including dividends
FAQs
For investors who also want to have exposure to global stocks, the MSCI ACWI index can be a good option. Institutional investors, including those who manage mutual funds and pension funds, can use the MSCI ACWI as a benchmark to measure the performance of their portfolios and a guide to geographical diversification.
What is the average annual return of MSCI ACWI? ›
Average returns
| Period | Average annualised return | Total return |
|---|
| Last year | 23.8% | 23.8% |
| Last 5 years | 12.0% | 75.9% |
| Last 10 years | 11.7% | 201.3% |
| Last 20 years | 9.1% | 469.4% |
Cost of MSCI ACWI ETFs
The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI ACWI ETFs is between 0.20% p.a. and 0.45% p.a..
What is the difference between MSCI World and MSCI ACWI? ›
Similar to the MSCI ACWI, the MSCI World Index is also a global equity index that comprises stocks across different countries and sectors. The major difference is that the World Index focuses on the developed markets.
What is the prediction for ACWI? ›
ACWI 12 Months Forecast
Based on 2,336 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets to ACWI holdings in the last 3 months. The average price target is $121.19 with a high forecast of $156.94 and a low forecast of $98.24. The average price target represents a 11.83% change from the last price of $108.37.
What is the 30 year return for MSCI ACWI? ›
In the last 30 Years, the iShares MSCI ACWI (IUSQ.DE) ETF obtained a 6.78% compound annual return, with a 14.65% standard deviation.
How many stocks are in the MSCI ACWI? ›
With 2,841 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set.
What is the difference between S&P 500 and MSCI ACWI? ›
The current volatility for iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) is 3.32%, while SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has a volatility of 3.54%. This indicates that ACWI experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SPY based on this measure.
What is ACWI dividend yield? ›
ACWI Dividend Information
ACWI has a dividend yield of 1.83% and paid $1.92 per share in the past year. The dividend is paid every six months and the last ex-dividend date was Dec 20, 2023.
What does MSCI ACWI stand for? ›
The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Index Ex-U.S. (MSCI ACWI Ex-U.S.) is a market-capitalization-weighted index maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).
What Is MSCI? MSCI is an acronym for Morgan Stanley Capital International. It is an investment research firm that provides stock indexes, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools to institutional investors and hedge funds.
What is a good ETF fee? ›
A good rule of thumb is to not invest in any fund with an expense ratio higher than 1% since many ETFs have expense ratios that are much lower. Also, ETFs tend to be passively managed, which keeps the management fee low.
Does MSCI ACWI include US? ›
The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large and mid cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries (excluding the US) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries*. With 2,231 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US.
Who owns MSCI? ›
(MSCI) is a leading provider of global indices and benchmark related products and services to investors worldwide. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter is the majority shareholder of MSCI, and The Capital Group Companies, Inc., a global investment management group, is a minority shareholder.
Why choose MSCI? ›
We help banks make better investment decisions and navigate complexity with confidence supported by our world-class research, analytics and indexes. Companies use our comprehensive ESG and climate data, measures and analytical tools to benchmark performance, sharpen decision-making and position for capital.
Does ACWI pay dividends? ›
ACWI Dividend Information
ACWI has a dividend yield of 1.83% and paid $1.92 per share in the past year. The dividend is paid every six months and the last ex-dividend date was Dec 20, 2023.
Does MSCI ACWI include dividends? ›
The index is created by including all the dividend-paying constituents in the Parent Index and tilting the market capitalization weights of these securities based on their Dividend Yield Score. For a complete description of the index methodology, please see Index methodology - MSCI.
Why invest in MSCI World Index? ›
What are the advantages of investing in the MSCI World Index? Investing in the MSCI World Index provides investors with exposure to a broad range of developed countries worldwide. This diversification helps to reduce risk and can provide a more stable return over the long term.
