ACWX
iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX) seeks to track the performance of an index that measures the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets outside the United States.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX) seeks to track the performance of an index that measures the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets outside the United States.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF employs a passively managed, index-based approach, investing in a representative sample of the securities included in the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index. The fund aims to provide exposure to a broad range of international equities, excluding U.S. companies.
✨ Key Features
- Broad international equity exposure, covering both developed and emerging markets outside the U.S.
- Passively managed, index-tracking strategy to minimize costs
- Diversified portfolio of hundreds of individual stocks
- Potential for growth and diversification benefits in a global portfolio
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Exposure to foreign markets, which may be subject to greater political, economic, and currency risks
- Potential for higher volatility compared to U.S. equities
- Emerging market investments may have additional risks, such as limited liquidity and transparency
- Tracking error risk, as the fund may not perfectly replicate the performance of its underlying index
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking broad international equity exposure as part of a diversified portfolio. It can provide exposure to developed and emerging markets outside the U.S. and may be appropriate for investors with a long-term investment horizon and a moderate to high risk tolerance.
Top Holdings
| Rank | Ticker | Name | Weight | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2330 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING | 3.48% | Information Technology |
| 2 | 700 | TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD | 1.64% | Communication |
| 3 | ASML | ASML HOLDING NV | 1.22% | Information Technology |
| 4 | 9988 | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD | 1.08% | Consumer Discretionary |
| 5 | 005930 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | 1.00% | Information Technology |
| 6 | AZN | ASTRAZENECA PLC | 0.83% | Health Care |
| 7 | SAP | SAP | 0.80% | Information Technology |
| 8 | NESN | NESTLE SA | 0.80% | Consumer Staples |
| 9 | ROG | ROCHE HOLDING PAR AG | 0.78% | Health Care |
| 10 | HSBA | HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 0.78% | Financials |
| 11 | NOVN | NOVARTIS AG | 0.77% | Health Care |
| 12 | 000660 | SK HYNIX INC | 0.69% | Information Technology |
| 13 | SHEL | SHELL PLC | 0.66% | Energy |
| 14 | RY | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 0.62% | Financials |
| 15 | SIE | SIEMENS N AG | 0.61% | Industrials |
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