iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.20% and the yield is 1.92%. The ten largest holdings are 13% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ACWV
| Last price | $129.67 (+0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 59% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $128.35 – $132.45 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.5% |
| Distribution yield | 1.92% |
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.
ACWV fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Global equities |
| Assets under management | $3.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.20% |
| Number of holdings | 368 |
| Portfolio turnover | 22% |
| Inception | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index measures the combined performance of equity securities in both developed and emerging markets that, in the aggregate, have lower volatility relative to the large- and mid-cap developed and emerging markets.
ACWV top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems Inc CSCO | Technology | 1.55% |
| Johnson & Johnson JNJ | Healthcare | 1.49% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 1.47% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 1.33% |
| Motorola Solutions Inc MSI | Technology | 1.29% |
| Duke Energy Corporation DUK | Utilities | 1.11% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRK-B | Financial Services | 1.14% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 1.08% |
| KDDI Corp. 9433 | Communication Services | 1.06% |
| Cencora Inc. COR | Healthcare | 1.07% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ACWV sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25.8% |
| Financial Services | 14.2% |
| Healthcare | 13.3% |
| Communication Services | 10.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 10.0% |
| Industrials | 8.0% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 4.6% |
| Energy | 4.4% |
| Basic Materials | 0.9% |
| Real Estate | 0.7% |
By region: North America 60.7%, Asia Emerging 11.0%, Japan 10.3%, Asia Developed 7.4%, Europe Developed 6.9%.
ACWV returns and risk
| Year to date | +6.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +12.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +7.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 8.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.82 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ACWV: frequently asked questions
What does ACWV invest in?
iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Cisco Systems Inc (1.6%), Johnson & Johnson (1.5%), Microsoft Corporation (1.5%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (1.3%), Motorola Solutions Inc (1.3%).
What is the ACWV expense ratio?
0.20% a year: about $20.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ACWV dividend yield?
1.92%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ACWV go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 59%, with a likely range (50%) of $128.35 to $132.45 from $129.67 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ACWV performed?
Year to date +6.6%, one year +6.8%, three years +12.4% a year, five years +5.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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