SPDR MSCI All Country World Index

The SPDR MSCI All Country World Index is an exchange-traded fund designed to replicate the performance of the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI). This index captures large and mid-cap equities from both developed and emerging markets, encompassing representation across approximately 49 countries worldwide. The fund offers investors broad diversification, including thousands of securities spanning multiple sectors and regions, reflecting the global equity market landscape. Its primary function is to provide investors with a straightforward way to gain exposure to a comprehensive, global basket of stocks through a single investment vehicle. The fund employs a physical replication strategy, typically using optimized sampling to mirror the underlying index while seeking to minimize tracking error. Dividends are generally accumulated and reinvested within the fund, and it maintains a relatively low total expense ratio compared to other funds in its category. Launched in 2011, the SPDR MSCI All Country World Index plays a significant role in diversified portfolio strategies, serving institutional and individual investors aiming for global equity exposure in an efficient, cost-effective manner.