OriginaveIWFQ — iShares Edge MSCI World Quality Factor UCITS ETF (Acc)
iShares Edge MSCI World Quality 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.
IWFQ in plain words
IWFQ is the iShares Edge MSCI World Quality Factor UCITS ETF (Acc) from iShares. It tracks the MSCI World Sector Neutral Quality Index and costs 0.25% a year, quietly deducted from returns. No cash payouts — IWFQ 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 £33,297 by the end of 2025 — an average of 12.8% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested. Its best full year so far was 2016 (+26.01%), its worst 2014 (-33.59%) — the range you sign up for.
IWQU is the London (USD) listing and IS3Q the Xetra (EUR) line of the same fund, ISIN IE00BP3QZ601 — IWFQ is its GBP line on the London Stock Exchange.
IWFQ fund facts
| Fund | iShares Edge MSCI World Quality Factor UCITS ETF (Acc) |
|---|---|
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI World Sector Neutral Quality Index |
| Yearly cost (TER) | 0.25% |
| Dividends | Accumulating — reinvested automatically |
| Launched | 3 Oct 2014 |
| ISIN | IE00BP3QZ601 |
Curious what the index actually holds? Read our MSCI World Sector Neutral Quality Index profile.
IWFQ returns by year (USD)
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | +11.18% |
| 2025 | +7.40% |
| 2024 | +18.93% |
| 2023 | +19.15% |
| 2022 | -9.55% |
| 2021 | +25.17% |
| 2020 | +10.93% |
| 2019 | +25.86% |
| 2018 | -2.34% |
| 2017 | +12.47% |
| 2016 | +26.01% |
| 2015 | +7.50% |
| 2014 | -33.59% |
Calendar-year total returns of IWFQ in USD, dividends reinvested — the ETF tracking this index, not the raw index level.
Frequently asked
Is IWFQ a good investment?
IWFQ is a broad, low-effort way to own the MSCI World Sector Neutral Quality Index at 0.25% a year. £10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £33,297 by the end of 2025 — an average of 12.8% 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 IWFQ's TER?
IWFQ'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 IWFQ pay dividends?
No cash payouts — IWFQ 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 IWFQ be worth?
£10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £33,297 by the end of 2025 — an average of 12.8% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested.
Curious about other amounts or start years? Try the IWFQ what-if calculator.