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Top MSCI World ETFs

The MSCI World index Factsheet

The MSCI World is an international equity index which tracks stocks from 23 developed countries. With 1,480 constituents (as of 31/01/2024), the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

Stocks from the USA make up the biggest weight in the MSCI World index with 70.14%, followed by Japan (6.24%) and the UK (3.92%). Top sectors within the MSCI World index are information technology (23.67%), financial services (15.21%) and healthcare (12.29%). Source: MSCI; As of 31/01/2024

ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the MSCI World constituents. Currently, the MSCI World index is tracked by 21 ETFs.

0.10% p.a. - 0.50% p.a.

annual total expense ratio

21 ETFs

track the MSCI World

7.67%

return in EUR in 2024 per 29.02.24

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MSCI World Chart 1 year

Source: justETF.com; As of 10.03.24; Performance in EUR, based on the largest ETF.

Cost of MSCI World ETFs

The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI World ETFs is between 0.10% p.a. and 0.50% p.a.. In comparison, most actively managed funds do cost much more fees per year. Calculate your individual cost savings by using our cost calculator.

The best MSCI World ETF by 1-year fund return as of 29.02.24

1 HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 22.97%
2 HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD 22.94%
3 Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1D 22.83%

All MSCI World ETFs ranked by fund return

The largest MSCI World ETF by fund size in EUR

1 iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 65,137 m
2 Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1C 10,470 m
3 HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD 8,332 m

All MSCI World ETFs ranked by fund size

The cheapest MSCI World ETF by total expense ratio

1 UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-acc 0.10% p.a.
2 UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis 0.10% p.a.
3 Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF Acc (C) 0.12% p.a.

All MSCI World ETFs ranked by total expense ratio

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MSCI World ETFs in comparison

The most important factors at a glance

Besides return, there are further important factors to consider when selecting a MSCI World ETF. In order to provide a sound decision basis, you find a list of all MSCI World ETFs with details on size, cost, age, use of profits, fund domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.

Compare all MSCI World ETFs in detail
Compare all MSCI World ETFs in a chart

Provider
ISIN
Fund size
in m EUR
TER
in %
Use of profits Fund domicile Replication method
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00B4L5Y983 65,137 0.20% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Optimized sampling
Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1CIE00BJ0KDQ92 10,470 0.19% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Optimized sampling
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USDIE00B4X9L533 8,332 0.15% p.a. Distributing Ireland Optimized sampling
iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M62Q58 6,280 0.50% p.a. Distributing Ireland Optimized sampling
Amundi MSCI World II UCITS ETF DistFR0010315770 5,949 0.30% p.a. Distributing France Unfunded swap
SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETFIE00BFY0GT14 4,668 0.12% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Optimized sampling
Amundi MSCI World V UCITS ETF AccLU1781541179 4,333 0.12% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Full replication
Invesco MSCI World UCITS ETF AccIE00B60SX394 4,237 0.19% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Unfunded swap
Amundi MSCI World III UCITS ETF DistLU2572257124 3,996 0.20% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Unfunded swap
Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0274208692 3,805 0.45% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Unfunded swap
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681043599 3,251 0.38% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Unfunded swap
Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1DIE00BK1PV551 2,423 0.12% p.a. Distributing Ireland Optimized sampling
Deka MSCI World UCITS ETF DistributionDE000ETFL508 2,347 0.31% p.a. Distributing Germany Full replication
Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1DLU2263803533 1,153 0.19% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Unfunded swap
UBS ETF (LU) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-disLU0340285161 1,138 0.30% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Full replication
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF Acc (C)IE000BI8OT95 1,037 0.12% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Full replication
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF USD Dist (D)IE000CNSFAR2 820 0.12% p.a. Distributing Ireland Full replication
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-disIE00B7KQ7B66 168 0.10% p.a. Distributing Ireland Optimized sampling
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000UQND7H4 90 0.15% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Optimized sampling
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (C)LU1681043672 66 0.38% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Unfunded swap
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-accIE00BD4TXV59 40 0.10% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Optimized sampling

Source: justETF.com; As of 10.03.24

Return comparison of all MSCI World ETFs

The table shows the returns of all MSCI World ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.

  • Cumulative
  • Calendar year
ETF 1 month
in %
3 months
in %
6 months
in %
1 year
in %
3 years
in %
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 3.27% 12.74% 12.83% 22.97% -
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD 3.24% 12.73% 12.78% 22.94% 44.43%
Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1D 3.27% 12.79% 12.79% 22.83% -
Amundi MSCI World III UCITS ETF Dist 3.23% 12.71% 12.76% 22.75% 44.07%
SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF 3.24% 12.70% 12.70% 22.75% 44.44%
Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1D 3.24% 12.69% 12.74% 22.75% 43.99%
Invesco MSCI World UCITS ETF Acc 3.25% 12.71% 12.73% 22.74% 44.14%
Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1C 3.23% 12.68% 12.69% 22.66% 43.85%
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 3.21% 12.66% 12.68% 22.64% 43.95%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF USD Dist (D) 3.25% 12.71% 12.60% 22.63% -
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis 3.23% 12.71% 12.70% 22.63% 43.24%
Amundi MSCI World V UCITS ETF Acc 3.27% 12.75% 12.75% 22.62% 43.49%
Amundi MSCI World II UCITS ETF Dist 3.04% 12.65% 13.04% 22.60% 44.24%
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-acc 3.24% 12.70% 12.65% 22.57% 43.26%
Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1C 3.22% 12.65% 12.62% 22.51% 43.33%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (C) 3.20% 12.64% 12.61% 22.43% 43.10%
Deka MSCI World UCITS ETF Distribution 3.04% 12.62% 12.94% 22.42% 42.76%
UBS ETF (LU) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis 3.19% 12.61% 12.56% 22.36% 42.79%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF EUR (C) 3.01% 12.59% 12.93% 22.33% 43.37%
iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF (Dist) 3.19% 12.60% 12.52% 22.32% 42.65%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF Acc (C) 3.23% - - - -
ETF 2024
in %
2023
in %
2022
in %
2021
in %
2020
in %
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 7.76% 19.80% - - -
Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1D 7.76% 19.68% -12.93% - -
Deka MSCI World UCITS ETF Distribution 7.73% 19.50% -13.58% 31.47% 5.41%
SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF 7.73% 19.60% -12.74% 32.09% 6.06%
Amundi MSCI World II UCITS ETF Dist 7.70% 19.73% -12.70% 31.16% 6.42%
Amundi MSCI World III UCITS ETF Dist 7.70% 19.67% -13.11% 32.58% 5.85%
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-acc 7.70% 19.47% -13.20% 31.78% 6.03%
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis 7.70% 19.49% -13.20% 31.76% 6.04%
Amundi MSCI World V UCITS ETF Acc 7.69% 19.50% -13.19% 31.96% 6.12%
Invesco MSCI World UCITS ETF Acc 7.69% 19.66% -12.96% 32.12% 6.28%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF USD Dist (D) 7.68% 18.81% - - -
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 7.67% 19.55% -12.96% 32.10% 6.13%
Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1C 7.67% 19.61% -13.03% 32.04% 6.19%
Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1D 7.67% 19.70% -13.01% 32.03% 6.23%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF EUR (C) 7.66% 19.46% -12.87% 30.94% 6.26%
Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF 1C 7.65% 19.44% -13.13% 31.91% 6.14%
iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF (Dist) 7.62% 19.24% -13.24% 31.63% 5.88%
UBS ETF (LU) MSCI World UCITS ETF (USD) A-dis 7.61% 19.28% -13.24% 31.75% 5.86%
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD 7.57% 19.81% -13.03% 32.31% 6.46%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (C) 7.29% 19.35% -13.17% 31.85% 6.04%
Amundi MSCI World UCITS ETF Acc (C) - - - - -

Source: justETF.com; As of 29.02.24; Calculations in EUR including dividends

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FAQs

Top MSCI World ETFs | Find The Best MSCI World ETF | justETF? ›

Therefore, an MSCI World ETF gives you a relatively safe way to invest in the global economy with a single investment product. The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI World ETFs ranges between 0.12% and 0.50% per year. These costs are usually significantly lower than those of a managed investment fund.

Is MSCI World a good investment? ›

Therefore, an MSCI World ETF gives you a relatively safe way to invest in the global economy with a single investment product. The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI World ETFs ranges between 0.12% and 0.50% per year. These costs are usually significantly lower than those of a managed investment fund.

What is the return rate of MSCI World ETF? ›

Average returns
PeriodAverage annualised returnTotal return
Last year25.8%25.8%
Last 5 years12.9%83.7%
Last 10 years12.1%213.0%
Last 20 years8.8%437.5%
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Is MSCI World diversified enough? ›

The MSCI World is not diversified enough

The MSCI World index contains around 1,500 companies. By comparison, the Dax only contains 40 companies, while the S&P 500 contains 500. Investors in individual shares are likely to be less diversified still.

Is there an ETF that tracks the MSCI World Index? ›

The iShares MSCI World ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities.

Is MSCI better than S&P 500? ›

SPY - Volatility Comparison. MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a higher volatility of 6.99% compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 3.16%. This indicates that MSCI's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SPY based on this measure.

Is MSCI World growth or value? ›

MSCI World Growth captures large and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall growth style characteristics across 23 developed markets countries and 27 emerging markets countries. MSCI World Index is a free-float weighted equity index that includes developed world markets and does not include emerging markets.

Is MSCI World a buy or sell? ›

MSCI stock has received a consensus rating of buy. The average rating score is and is based on 41 buy ratings, 16 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

What is the ETF with the highest return? ›

100 Highest 5 Year ETF Returns
SymbolName5-Year Return
PSIInvesco Semiconductors ETF21.40%
XLKTechnology Select Sector SPDR Fund21.07%
XHBSPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF20.59%
DGPDB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes20.58%
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Which index ETF has the highest return? ›

Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ)

This fund is the top-performing large-cap growth fund in terms of total return over the 15 years to December 2023, according to Lipper.

Is it better to invest in one ETF or multiple? ›

Experts agree that for most personal investors, a portfolio comprising 5 to 10 ETFs is perfect in terms of diversification. But the number of ETFs is not what you should be looking at.

How long should you hold an ETF? ›

Key Takeaways

For most ETFs, selling after less than a year is taxed as a short-term capital gain. ETFs held for longer than a year are taxed as long-term gains. If you sell an ETF, and buy the same (or a substantially similar) ETF after less than 30 days, you may be subject to the wash sale rule.

Is the MSCI World overvalued? ›

Because MSCI is significantly overvalued, the long-term return of its stock is likely to be much lower than its future business growth, which averaged 13.1% over the past three years and is estimated to grow 11.56% annually over the next three to five years.

What is the largest ETF MSCI World? ›

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD

What is the most diversified global ETF? ›

The Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF is arguably the most 'global' ETF on the market today, as well as being one of the most popular ETFs in the world. It aims to track the performance of the FTSE All-World index, made up of large and mid-sized companies across both developed and emerging markets.

Which world index fund is best? ›

Best International Stock Index Funds
  • Fidelity Total International Index FTIHX.
  • iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF IXUS.
  • State Street Global All Cap Equities ex-U.S. Index SSGVX.
  • Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF/Index VEU VFWAX.
  • Vanguard FTSE All-World ex us Small-Cap ETF VSS.
Apr 2, 2024

Why invest in MSCI World Index? ›

For investors who also want to have exposure to global stocks, the MSCI ACWI index can be a good option. Institutional investors, including those who manage mutual funds and pension funds, can use the MSCI ACWI as a benchmark to measure the performance of their portfolios and a guide to geographical diversification.

Is MSCI a buy or sell? ›

MSCI Inc's analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.

Is MSCI profitable? ›

MSCI Inc net profit margin as of December 31, 2023 is 45.42%.

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