Last updated on June 17th, 2021

You’ve decided to invest in an ETF that tracks the MSCI World Index. However, you’ve noticed that there’s one listed in the NYSE (URTH) and another on the London Stock Exchange (IWDA)! So how are they different and which one should you choose?

The difference between IWDA and URTH

IWDA is listed on the London Stock Exchange while URTH is listed on the NYSE. While they both track the same MSCI World Index index, they mainly differ in terms of their expense ratio, dividend withholding tax and dividend distributions. Here’s an in-depth comparison between these 2 ETFs:

Index tracked

Both IWDA and URTH track the MSCI World Index. The MSCI World Index tracks stocks across 23 developed market countries. The main countries for this index include: United StatesJapanUnited KingdomFrance As such, they should have almost the same performance in the stock market....