Overview
Description
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI ACWI Index, composed of large- and mid-capitalization equities from both developed and emerging markets worldwide. It provides investors with broad exposure to global stock markets, covering approximately 23 developed markets and 24 emerging markets through a diversified portfolio of around 2,274 holdings. The fund employs a market-cap-weighted approach, focusing on sectors such as information technology, financials, industrials, consumer discretionary, and health care, which represent significant portions of the index. Distributions occur semi-annually, allowing for periodic income alongside capital appreciation potential from global equity performance. Launched in 2008 and managed by BlackRock's iShares platform, iShares MSCI ACWI ETF serves as a core holding for those pursuing comprehensive international diversification in equity portfolios, capturing the growth opportunities and risks inherent in worldwide economic activity.
About
Address
Honthorststraat 19
11 Bermudiana Road
Amsterdam, 1071 DC, MI
Netherlands
11 Bermudiana Road
Amsterdam, 1071 DC, MI
Netherlands
Phone
+353 1 776 3000
Website
Instrument type
ETF
Country
United Kingdom
MIC code
BCXE