OriginaveACWI — iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF: what it is, what it costs, and what it actually returned — dividends reinvested.
ACWI in plain words
ACWI is the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF from iShares. It tracks the MSCI ACWI Index and costs 0.32% a year, quietly deducted from returns. Yes — ACWI is a distributing fund: the dividends its holdings pay are passed on to you as cash.
$10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth $30,708 by the end of 2025 — an average of 11.9% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested. Its best full year so far was 2009 (+32.36%), its worst 2008 (-35.29%) — the range you sign up for.
ACWI fund facts
| Fund | iShares MSCI ACWI ETF |
|---|---|
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI ACWI Index |
| Yearly cost (TER) | 0.32% |
| Dividends | Distributing — paid out as cash |
| Launched | 26 Mar 2008 |
Curious what the index actually holds? Read our MSCI ACWI Index profile.
ACWI returns by year (USD)
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | +11.66% |
| 2025 | +22.41% |
| 2024 | +17.45% |
| 2023 | +22.27% |
| 2022 | -18.39% |
| 2021 | +18.66% |
| 2020 | +16.34% |
| 2019 | +26.59% |
| 2018 | -9.12% |
| 2017 | +24.33% |
| 2016 | +8.40% |
| 2015 | -2.21% |
| 2014 | +3.83% |
| 2013 | +22.38% |
| 2012 | +16.75% |
| 2011 | -7.82% |
| 2010 | +12.78% |
| 2009 | +32.36% |
| 2008 | -35.29% |
Calendar-year total returns of ACWI in USD, dividends reinvested — the ETF tracking this index, not the raw index level.
Frequently asked
Is ACWI a good investment?
ACWI is a broad, low-effort way to own the MSCI ACWI Index at 0.32% a year. $10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth $30,708 by the end of 2025 — an average of 11.9% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested. Whether it fits depends on your goals and horizon — past returns don't promise future ones, but this is the actual track record.
What is ACWI's TER?
ACWI's total expense ratio (TER) is 0.32% per year, deducted continuously from the fund's assets — you never get a bill, the returns are simply quoted after costs.
Does ACWI pay dividends?
Yes — ACWI is a distributing fund: the dividends its holdings pay are passed on to you as cash.
What would $10,000 invested in ACWI be worth?
$10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth $30,708 by the end of 2025 — an average of 11.9% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested.
Curious about other amounts or start years? Try the ACWI what-if calculator.