OriginaveIWFM — iShares Edge MSCI World Momentum Factor UCITS ETF (Acc)
iShares Edge MSCI World Momentum Factor UCITS ETF (Acc): what it is, what it costs, and what its GBP line on the London Stock Exchange actually returned — dividends reinvested.
Every figure here is in pounds — what you'd actually pocket buying on the London Stock Exchange. Fund fact sheets usually headline returns in US dollars, which can look very different in years when the pound moves against the dollar. Here's the full story, year by year.
IWFM in plain words
IWFM is the iShares Edge MSCI World Momentum Factor UCITS ETF (Acc) from iShares. It tracks the MSCI World Momentum Index and costs 0.25% a year, quietly deducted from returns. No cash payouts — IWFM is an accumulating fund. Dividends are reinvested inside the fund and show up as a higher share price instead of landing in your account.
£10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £39,306 by the end of 2025 — an average of 14.7% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested. Its best full year so far was 2024 (+32.62%), its worst 2014 (-32.51%) — the range you sign up for.
IWMO is the London (USD) listing and IS3R the Xetra (EUR) line of the same fund, ISIN IE00BP3QZ825 — IWFM is its GBP line on the London Stock Exchange.
IWFM fund facts
| Fund | iShares Edge MSCI World Momentum Factor UCITS ETF (Acc) |
|---|---|
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI World Momentum Index |
| Yearly cost (TER) | 0.25% |
| Dividends | Accumulating — reinvested automatically |
| Launched | 3 Oct 2014 |
| ISIN | IE00BP3QZ825 |
Curious what the index actually holds? Read our MSCI World Momentum Index profile.
IWFM returns by year (USD)
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | +29.24% |
| 2025 | +12.72% |
| 2024 | +32.62% |
| 2023 | +5.85% |
| 2022 | -8.21% |
| 2021 | +15.58% |
| 2020 | +24.16% |
| 2019 | +23.25% |
| 2018 | +1.62% |
| 2017 | +20.40% |
| 2016 | +25.05% |
| 2015 | +8.82% |
| 2014 | -32.51% |
Calendar-year total returns of IWFM in USD, dividends reinvested — the ETF tracking this index, not the raw index level.
Frequently asked
Is IWFM a good investment?
IWFM is a broad, low-effort way to own the MSCI World Momentum Index at 0.25% a year. £10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £39,306 by the end of 2025 — an average of 14.7% 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 IWFM's TER?
IWFM's total expense ratio (TER) is 0.25% per year, deducted continuously from the fund's assets — you never get a bill, the returns are simply quoted after costs.
Does IWFM pay dividends?
No cash payouts — IWFM is an accumulating fund. Dividends are reinvested inside the fund and show up as a higher share price instead of landing in your account.
What would £10,000 invested in IWFM be worth?
£10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £39,306 by the end of 2025 — an average of 14.7% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested.
Curious about other amounts or start years? Try the IWFM what-if calculator.