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iShares MSCI World ETF is significantly more affordable for long-term investors with an expense ratio of 0.24% compared to 0.72% for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has delivered higher 1-year total returns but historically experiences greater volatility and deeper maximum drawdowns.
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF excludes U.S. equities, whereas the iShares MSCI World ETF includes them as part of its global strategy. The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is significantly more cost-efficient with a 0.03% expense ratio and a higher dividend yield.
The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio than the iShares MSCI World ETF. The iShares MSCI World ETF focuses exclusively on developed markets, while the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF includes exposure to emerging economies.
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than iShares MSCI World ETF. iShares MSCI World ETF provides exposure to developed economies and has delivered higher 5-year growth with lower price volatility.
The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NZAC) offers a lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than the iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH). While both funds hold tech giants as top positions, NZAC applies a specific climate screen and includes emerging markets.
SPGM includes emerging markets and small-cap exposure that URTH lacks, while delivering stronger one-year returns despite similar volatility profiles.
URTH targets developed markets, while SCHE focuses on emerging economies. SCHE offers a significantly lower expense ratio and higher yield than URTH.
State Street's fund covers emerging markets and small-caps with a lower expense ratio, while iShares focuses on developed markets only.