iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ACWX

What does ACWX invest in?

The iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) is designed to replicate the financial performance of an underlying market index. This index comprises equity securities issued by substantial, mid-capitalization companies located in countries other than the United States.

What is the expense ratio of ACWX?

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) charges an expense ratio of 0.32%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ACWX?

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) manages $11.47B 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 ACWX actively managed or an index fund?

ACWX 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 (ACWX's is 0.32%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was ACWX launched?

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) launched in March 2008 and is managed by IShares.

How has ACWX performed?

ACWX'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.