Question 1

What is ACWI?

Accepted Answer

ACWI — iShares MSCI ACWI ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the combined equity market performance of developed and em…

Question 2

What is the ACWI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ACWI last traded at $158.74 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ACWI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ACWI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.32% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are ACWI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ACWI historical returns: YTD: +1.88%, 1-year: +19.68%, 3-year annualised: +21.92%, 5-year annualised: +11.29%, 10-year annualised: +12.61%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.24, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ACWI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ACWI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.40%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does ACWI invest in?

Accepted Answer

ACWI's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 5.1%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 4.7%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 3.5%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 2.3%), Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL, 1.9%) — and 2135 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the MSCI ACWI Index.

Question 7

What sectors does ACWI invest in?

Accepted Answer

ACWI's largest sector exposures are Technology (33.6%), Financial Services (16.1%), Industrials (10.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ACWI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ACWI has approximately $33.29B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was ACWI launched?

Accepted Answer

ACWI was launched on March 26, 2008, giving it a 18-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy ACWI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ACWI trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker ACWI. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is ACWI?

Accepted Answer

ACWI has a 1-year volatility of 12.98% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.24 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$158.92	$158.97	$157.63	$158.74	$158.74	2,861,723
2026-09-30	$159.94	$160.12	$158.71	$158.76	$158.76	5,036,110
2026-09-29	$159.88	$159.89	$158.84	$159.46	$159.46	2,326,256
2026-09-28	$160.18	$160.61	$159.24	$159.68	$159.68	3,105,316
2026-09-25	$160.52	$161.21	$160.01	$161.05	$161.05	1,205,100
2026-09-24	$159.43	$160.45	$159.17	$160.08	$160.08	1,568,410
2026-09-23	$161.61	$161.67	$159.98	$160.22	$160.22	3,010,503
2026-09-22	$162.04	$162.46	$161.59	$162.20	$162.20	2,788,664
2026-09-21	$160.66	$162.08	$160.50	$161.85	$161.85	1,277,595
2026-09-18	$159.36	$159.41	$158.64	$159.29	$159.29	1,597,100

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	5.06%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	4.69%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	3.48%
4	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	2.31%
5	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	1.94%
6	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	1.85%
7	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	1.57%
8	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	1.56%
9	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	1.53%
10	MU	Micron Technology Inc	1.17%

Sector	Weight
Technology	33.63%
Financial Services	16.06%
Industrials	10.03%
Healthcare	8.41%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.21%
Communication Services	8.03%
Consumer Defensive	4.51%
Energy	3.99%
Basic Materials	3.45%
Utilities	2.19%
Real Estate	1.49%

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