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?

Accepted Answer

ACWX last traded at $75.16 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ACWX MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ACWX has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.34% 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?

Accepted Answer

ACWX historical returns: YTD: -1.14%, 1-year: +23.18%, 3-year annualised: +20.73%, 5-year annualised: +9.37%, 10-year annualised: +9.21%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.18, 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 2.46%, 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 ACWX invest in?

Accepted Answer

ACWX's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 5.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 2.6%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 2.0%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 1.9%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 0.9%) — and 1805 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 (24.9%), Technology (22.2%), 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 $16.41B 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 14.49% and a beta of 0.91 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.18 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	$75.48	$75.50	$74.65	$75.16	$75.16	2,955,812
2026-09-30	$76.28	$76.28	$75.53	$75.62	$75.62	3,324,333
2026-09-29	$75.95	$76.25	$75.71	$76.18	$76.18	2,528,070
2026-09-28	$76.37	$76.72	$75.89	$76.27	$76.27	4,984,542
2026-09-25	$76.76	$77.05	$76.39	$76.87	$76.87	4,343,200
2026-09-24	$76.30	$76.54	$75.83	$76.19	$76.19	4,107,404
2026-09-23	$77.23	$77.23	$76.32	$76.55	$76.55	5,228,022
2026-09-22	$77.68	$78.08	$77.41	$77.84	$77.84	80,173,987
2026-09-21	$77.26	$77.57	$76.98	$77.47	$77.47	881,611
2026-09-18	$76.17	$76.43	$75.96	$76.28	$76.28	1,021,200

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	5.18%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	2.55%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	1.96%
4	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	1.91%
5	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	0.93%
6	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	0.93%
7	ROP	Roche Holding AG	0.81%
8	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	0.75%
9	SHEL	Shell plc	0.75%
10	NOVN	Novartis AG	0.72%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.92%
Technology	22.20%
Industrials	13.70%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.03%
Healthcare	6.85%
Basic Materials	6.72%
Communication Services	4.86%
Energy	4.84%
Consumer Defensive	4.83%
Utilities	2.86%
Real Estate	1.20%

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