OriginaveSWDA — iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)
iShares Core MSCI World 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.
SWDA in plain words
SWDA is the iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc) from iShares. It tracks the MSCI World Index and costs 0.20% a year, quietly deducted from returns. No cash payouts — SWDA 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 £34,992 by the end of 2025 — an average of 13.3% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested. Its best full year so far was 2016 (+29.59%), its worst 2009 (-34.91%) — the range you sign up for.
IWDA (London/Amsterdam, USD) and EUNL (Xetra, EUR) are listings of the same fund, ISIN IE00B4L5Y983 — SWDA is its GBP line on the London Stock Exchange.
SWDA fund facts
| Fund | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc) |
|---|---|
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI World Index |
| Yearly cost (TER) | 0.20% |
| Dividends | Accumulating — reinvested automatically |
| Launched | 25 Sept 2009 |
| ISIN | IE00B4L5Y983 |
Curious what the index actually holds? Read our MSCI World Index profile.
SWDA returns by year (USD)
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | +10.56% |
| 2025 | +12.64% |
| 2024 | +21.11% |
| 2023 | +17.59% |
| 2022 | -8.33% |
| 2021 | +23.64% |
| 2020 | +12.25% |
| 2019 | +23.03% |
| 2018 | -3.78% |
| 2017 | +11.78% |
| 2016 | +29.59% |
| 2015 | +4.06% |
| 2014 | +12.58% |
| 2013 | +25.32% |
| 2012 | +9.19% |
| 2011 | -6.19% |
| 2010 | +14.57% |
| 2009 | -34.91% |
Calendar-year total returns of SWDA in USD, dividends reinvested — the ETF tracking this index, not the raw index level.
Frequently asked
Is SWDA a good investment?
SWDA is a broad, low-effort way to own the MSCI World Index at 0.20% a year. £10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £34,992 by the end of 2025 — an average of 13.3% 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 SWDA's TER?
SWDA'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 SWDA pay dividends?
No cash payouts — SWDA 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 SWDA be worth?
£10,000 invested at the start of 2016 was worth £34,992 by the end of 2025 — an average of 13.3% per year over 10 full years, dividends reinvested.
Curious about other amounts or start years? Try the SWDA what-if calculator.