ACWV

iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF

$120.56
+0.00%
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📎 Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global developed and emerging market equities that have lower volatility characteristics relative to the broader global equity market.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF

Issuer BlackRock
Inception Date 2017-08-02
Market Cap $3.4B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 2.06%
52-Week Range $107.61 - $125.20
VWAP $120.87

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global developed and emerging market equities that have lower volatility characteristics relative to the broader global equity market.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The fund invests in a portfolio of global stocks that are selected and weighted to produce a lower volatility profile compared to the MSCI ACWI Index. The portfolio is constructed using a rules-based process that aims to minimize the overall volatility of the fund.

✨ Key Features

  • Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of global equities with a focus on lower volatility
  • Utilizes a factor-based investment approach to target stocks with historically lower risk characteristics
  • Designed to serve as a core global equity holding or a volatility-dampening component within a broader portfolio
  • Broad global exposure across developed and emerging markets

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Market risk: The fund's value may decrease due to general market conditions or other factors
  • Equity risk: The value of the stocks held by the fund may decline due to factors affecting the overall stock market
  • Currency risk: The fund's returns may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies
  • Emerging markets risk: Investing in emerging markets may involve additional risks such as political, economic, and liquidity concerns

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking global equity exposure with a focus on lower volatility. It can be used as a core holding or as a risk-reducing component within a diversified portfolio. Investors with a moderate to long-term investment horizon and a moderate risk tolerance may find this fund appropriate.