ATLASiShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) tracks the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.33% and the yield is 2.40%. The ten largest holdings are 16% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ACWX
| Last price | $74.17 (+1.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $72.75 – $76.37 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.40% |
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.
ACWX fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Index tracked | MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index |
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $17.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.33% |
| Number of holdings | 1,801 |
| 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 the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the 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, excluding the United States.
ACWX top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 5.16% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 2.39% |
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 1.92% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 1.96% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 0.93% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 0.89% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 0.83% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 0.76% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 0.70% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 0.74% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ACWX sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.1% |
| Technology | 22.6% |
| Industrials | 13.1% |
| Basic Materials | 7.1% |
| Healthcare | 6.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.9% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.0% |
| Communication Services | 4.9% |
| Utilities | 3.0% |
| Real Estate | 1.2% |
By region: Europe Developed 27.7%, Asia Developed 20.9%, Japan 15.1%, Asia Emerging 11.0%, North America 10.1%.
ACWX returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +21.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +9.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.18 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ACWX: frequently asked questions
What does ACWX invest in?
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF follows the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (5.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (2.4%), ASML Holding N.V. (1.9%), SK Hynix Inc (2.0%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0.9%).
What is the ACWX expense ratio?
0.33% a year: about $33.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ACWX dividend yield?
2.40%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ACWX 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 $72.75 to $76.37 from $74.17 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ACWX performed?
Year to date +14.4%, one year +18.1%, three years +21.5% a year, five years +9.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: International developed
- Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
- iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA)
- Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)
- iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares (VEU)
- Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF)
- iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS)
- State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW)
Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer