iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (HAWX): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (HAWX) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.36% and the yield is 2.37%. The ten largest holdings are 17% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on HAWX
| Last price | $44.13 (-2.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $43.33 – $45.41 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.37% |
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.
HAWX fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $346M |
| Expense ratio | 0.36% |
| Number of holdings | 1,801 |
| Portfolio turnover | 12% |
| Inception | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities and other instruments of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index. The underlying index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.
HAWX top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 5.39% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 2.58% |
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 1.86% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 1.80% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 0.94% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 0.89% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 0.82% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 0.83% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 0.76% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 0.70% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
HAWX sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 23.6% |
| Technology | 23.3% |
| Industrials | 14.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.1% |
| Healthcare | 6.9% |
| Basic Materials | 6.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.9% |
| Energy | 4.7% |
| Communication Services | 4.6% |
| Utilities | 3.0% |
| Real Estate | 1.2% |
By region: Europe Developed 28.0%, Asia Developed 20.6%, Japan 15.2%, Asia Emerging 11.4%, North America 9.9%.
HAWX returns and risk
| Year to date | +16.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +22.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +21.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 9.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.72 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
HAWX: frequently asked questions
What does HAWX invest in?
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (5.4%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (2.6%), ASML Holding N.V. (1.9%), SK Hynix Inc (1.8%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0.9%).
What is the HAWX expense ratio?
0.36% a year: about $36.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the HAWX dividend yield?
2.37%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will HAWX 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 $43.33 to $45.41 from $44.13 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has HAWX performed?
Year to date +16.5%, one year +22.2%, three years +21.4% a year, five years +13.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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