iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ACWV

What does ACWV invest in?

The iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF aims to mirror the investment performance of an index. This index is comprised of global stocks from both established and developing economies, specifically selected because, as a collective, they exhibit less price fluctuation compared to the overall equity markets in those same regions.

What is the expense ratio of ACWV?

iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) charges an expense ratio of 0.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ACWV?

iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) manages $3.25B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ACWV actively managed or an index fund?

ACWV is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (ACWV's is 0.20%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was ACWV launched?

iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) launched in October 2011 and is managed by IShares.

How has ACWV performed?

ACWV's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.