ACWX

About this ETF

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index, which consists of large- and mid-capitalization equities from developed and emerging markets outside the United States. This ETF provides investors with broad exposure to global equity markets excluding the U.S., encompassing thousands of holdings across diverse sectors such as financials, industrials, information technology, and consumer discretionary. Top holdings typically include prominent companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung Electronics, ASML Holding, Tencent Holdings, and SK hynix, representing key players in semiconductors, technology, and other industries from regions including Asia, Europe, and Canada. With over 1,700 holdings, it offers comprehensive diversification across non-U.S. markets, capturing the performance of both established economies like Japan, the UK, and Switzerland, and growing emerging markets such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Launched in 2008 and managed by BlackRock, the fund distributes dividends semi-annually and serves as a core holding for those seeking international equity diversification in their portfolios.