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iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) Price, Holdings, & News

$111.87
-0.35 (-0.31%)
(As of 06/13/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$111.38
$112.34
50-Day Range
$104.54
$112.54
52-Week Range
$88.33
$112.79
Volume
4.19 million shs
Average Volume
3.58 million shs
Market Capitalization
$18.68 billion
Assets Under Management
$18.80 billion
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Net Expense Ratio
0.32%
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About iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (NASDAQ:ACWI)

The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI AC World index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap global stocks, covering 85% of the developed and emerging markets capitalization. ACWI was launched on Mar 26, 2008 and is managed by BlackRock.

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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ACWI
Inception Date
3/26/2008
Fund Manager
Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Paul Whitehead

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
MSCI ACWI Index
Category
Broad Equity
Focus
Size and Style
Development Level
Blended Development
Region
Global
Number of Holdings
2426

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$18.80 billion
Average Daily Volume
$2.97 million
Discount/Premium
0.06%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Susquehanna

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
994
Put Options
978
Call Options
16
Short Interest
17,490,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.93
Creation Unit
200,000
Creation Fee
$7,800.00
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iShares MSCI ACWI ETF Expenses

TypeACWISize and Style ETFsEquity ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.32%0.47%0.54%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.70%0.54%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.32%0.63%0.70%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.69%-0.54%-0.22%-0.56%
Net Expense0.32%0.49%0.60%0.54%0.58%

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Should I Buy iShares MSCI ACWI ETF Stock? ACWI Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares MSCI ACWI ETF:

  • The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF provides diversification by offering exposure to a broad range of global equities, reducing individual stock risk.
  • Investing in this ETF allows investors to participate in the performance of both developed and emerging markets worldwide, capturing global economic growth.
  • With a single investment, investors can gain access to a wide variety of sectors and industries, spreading out risk and potentially enhancing returns.
  • Recent market trends indicate a growing interest in global investments, and the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF can provide exposure to this trend.
  • The ETF offers liquidity, making it easy for investors to buy and sell shares on major exchanges, providing flexibility in trading.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in iShares MSCI ACWI ETF for these reasons:

  • Market volatility can impact the value of the ETF, potentially leading to losses, especially during turbulent market conditions.
  • As an ETF, iShares MSCI ACWI comes with management fees and expenses that can erode overall returns over time, affecting profitability.
  • Investors should be aware of currency risk as the ETF holds assets denominated in various currencies, which can be affected by exchange rate fluctuations.
  • While the ETF provides diversification, it may not offer the same potential for high returns as investing in individual stocks that outperform the market.
  • Considering the current stock price and market conditions is crucial, as buying at a high point could lead to suboptimal returns in the short term.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares MSCI ACWI ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ACWI ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ACWI shares performed in 2024?

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF's stock was trading at $101.77 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ACWI shares have increased by 9.9% and is now trading at $111.87.
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Are investors shorting iShares MSCI ACWI ETF?

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 17,490,000 shares, an increase of 20.1% from the May 15th total of 14,560,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,591,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 6.8 days.
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How often does iShares MSCI ACWI ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares MSCI ACWI ETF?

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF announced a Semi-Annual dividend on Monday, June 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 11th will be given a dividend of $0.9354 per share on Monday, June 17th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 11th.
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What does ACWI invest in?

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF is a equity fund issued by iShares. ACWI focuses on size and style investments and follows the MSCI ACWI Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $18.80 billion assets under management.

What stocks does iShares MSCI ACWI ETF hold?
What is the management fee for iShares MSCI ACWI ETF?

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF's management fee is 0.32% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for ACWI is 0.32%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares MSCI ACWI ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares MSCI ACWI ETF investors own include AT&T (T), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Pfizer (PFE), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Alibaba Group (BABA), Energy Transfer (ET), General Electric (GE), Home Depot (HD), iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Who are iShares MSCI ACWI ETF's major shareholders?

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Jane Street Group LLC (5.29%), P E Global LLC (1.42%), National Bank of Canada FI (1.12%), Sarasin & Partners LLP (0.78%), Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC (0.70%) and Toronto Dominion Bank (0.63%).

How do I buy shares of iShares MSCI ACWI ETF?

Shares of ACWI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:ACWI) was last updated on 6/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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