OriginaveSSAC — iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (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.
SSAC in plain words
SSAC is the iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) from iShares. It tracks the MSCI ACWI Index and costs 0.20% a year, quietly deducted from returns. No cash payouts — SSAC 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 £33,247 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 (+29.60%), its worst 2011 (-35.63%) — the range you sign up for.
ISAC is the London (USD) listing and IUSQ the Xetra (EUR) line of the same fund, ISIN IE00B6R52259 — SSAC is its GBP line on the London Stock Exchange.
SSAC fund facts
| Fund | iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) |
|---|---|
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI ACWI Index |
| Yearly cost (TER) | 0.20% |
| Dividends | Accumulating — reinvested automatically |
| Launched | 21 Oct 2011 |
| ISIN | IE00B6R52259 |
| Also trades as | ISAC |
Curious what the index actually holds? Read our MSCI ACWI Index profile.
SSAC returns by year (USD)
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | +12.33% |
| 2025 | +13.95% |
| 2024 | +19.63% |
| 2023 | +16.14% |
| 2022 | -8.56% |
| 2021 | +20.35% |
| 2020 | +11.80% |
| 2019 | +22.09% |
| 2018 | -4.76% |
| 2017 | +13.26% |
| 2016 | +29.60% |
| 2015 | +1.60% |
| 2014 | +11.27% |
| 2013 | +21.20% |
| 2012 | +9.30% |
| 2011 | -35.63% |
Calendar-year total returns of SSAC in USD, dividends reinvested — the ETF tracking this index, not the raw index level.
Frequently asked
Is SSAC a good investment?
SSAC is a broad, low-effort way to own the MSCI ACWI Index at 0.20% a year. £10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £33,247 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 SSAC's TER?
SSAC's total expense ratio (TER) is 0.20% per year, deducted continuously from the fund's assets — you never get a bill, the returns are simply quoted after costs.
Does SSAC pay dividends?
No cash payouts — SSAC 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 SSAC be worth?
£10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £33,247 by the end of 2025 — an average of 12.8% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested.
Is ISAC the same as SSAC?
ISAC is the London (USD) listing and IUSQ the Xetra (EUR) line of the same fund, ISIN IE00B6R52259 — SSAC is its GBP line on the London Stock Exchange.
Curious about other amounts or start years? Try the SSAC what-if calculator.