iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) tracks the MSCI ACWI Index and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.33% and the yield is 1.35%. The ten largest holdings are 25% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ACWI
| Last price | $156.04 (-1.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $153.27 – $160.48 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 1.35% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
ACWI fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Index tracked | MSCI ACWI Index |
| Theme | Global equities |
| Assets under management | $33.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.33% |
| Number of holdings | 2,140 |
| Portfolio turnover | 5% |
| Inception | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the combined equity market performance of developed and emerging markets countries.
ACWI top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 5.19% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 4.69% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 3.77% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 2.34% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 1.95% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 1.82% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 1.63% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 1.49% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 1.49% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 1.08% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ACWI sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34.3% |
| Financial Services | 15.4% |
| Industrials | 9.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.3% |
| Communication Services | 8.2% |
| Healthcare | 8.2% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.5% |
| Energy | 4.0% |
| Basic Materials | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 2.3% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
By region: North America 69.4%, Europe Developed 10.0%, Asia Developed 6.6%, Japan 5.2%, Asia Emerging 3.7%.
ACWI returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +21.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.31 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ACWI: frequently asked questions
What does ACWI invest in?
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF follows the MSCI ACWI Index. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (5.2%), Apple Inc. (4.7%), Microsoft Corporation (3.8%), Amazon.com Inc (2.3%), Alphabet Inc Class A (1.9%).
What is the ACWI expense ratio?
0.33% a year: about $33.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ACWI dividend yield?
1.35%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ACWI go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $153.27 to $160.48 from $156.04 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ACWI performed?
Year to date +14.0%, one year +16.4%, three years +21.4% a year, five years +11.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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