Question 1

What is ACWX?

Accepted Answer

ACWX — iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. 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 the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the 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 ACWX ETF price today?

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ACWX last traded at $73.61 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ACWX MER (management expense ratio)?

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ACWX has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.33% 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 ACWX annualised returns?

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ACWX historical returns: YTD: -3.18%, 1-year: +12.02%, 3-year annualised: +17.51%, 5-year annualised: +7.55%, 10-year annualised: +9.34%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.22, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ACWX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ACWX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.53%. 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 ACWX invest in?

Accepted Answer

ACWX's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 4.7%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 1.8%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 1.6%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 1.3%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 0.9%) — and 1791 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index.

Question 7

What sectors does ACWX invest in?

Accepted Answer

ACWX's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (26.0%), Technology (18.7%), Industrials (13.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ACWX? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ACWX has approximately $17.49B 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 ACWX launched?

Accepted Answer

ACWX 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 ACWX in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ACWX trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker ACWX. 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 ACWX?

Accepted Answer

ACWX has a 1-year volatility of 15.31% and a beta of 0.92 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.22 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
2026-11-10	$73.76	$74.02	$73.21	$73.61	$73.61	1,529,100
2026-11-09	$73.30	$74.31	$73.03	$74.12	$74.12	2,709,544
2026-11-06	$71.83	$72.48	$71.69	$72.08	$72.08	3,348,300
2026-11-05	$73.99	$74.12	$71.89	$71.92	$71.92	2,558,154
2026-11-04	$74.57	$74.90	$74.28	$74.67	$74.67	1,438,200
2026-11-03	$73.66	$73.68	$73.17	$73.27	$73.27	1,394,486
2026-11-02	$73.95	$74.36	$73.53	$73.58	$73.58	2,065,290
2026-10-30	$73.70	$73.75	$72.89	$73.41	$73.41	2,706,700
2026-10-29	$74.39	$74.67	$74.27	$74.59	$74.59	1,728,745
2026-10-28	$74.37	$74.72	$74.15	$74.63	$74.63	2,031,800

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	4.66%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	1.78%
3	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	1.63%
4	000660	SK Hynix Inc	1.35%
5	ROP	Roche Holding AG	0.92%
6	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	0.91%
7	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	0.82%
8	NOVN	Novartis AG	0.82%
9	SHEL	Shell plc	0.80%
10	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	25.97%
Technology	18.69%
Industrials	13.68%
Healthcare	7.82%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.66%
Basic Materials	6.27%
Consumer Defensive	5.50%
Energy	5.04%
Communication Services	4.91%
Utilities	2.97%
Real Estate	1.26%

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