World ETFs allow passive investors to get a globally diversified portfolio with just one ETF, and without having to pay hefty fees.
The most popular World ETF options are Vanguard’s Total World Stock Index Fund ETF (VT) and iShares’ MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI).
Here, we explore the subtle differences between VT vs ACWI ETFs and help you decide which is the best World ETF for your portfolio.
VT vs ACWI ETF
|
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF |
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF |
| Ticker |
VT |
ACWI |
| Fund Manager |
Vanguard |
Blackrock |
| Expense Ratio (Annual) |
0.07% |
0.32% |
| Underlying Index |
FTSE Global All Cap Index |
MSCI All Country World Index |
| AUM (USD) |
$35.7 B |
$18.7 B |
| Average Daily Volume |
$225.87M |
$382.98M |
| Inception Date |
24 Jun 2008 |
26 Mar 2008 |
| Dividend Yield |
2.11% |
1.71% |
| No. of Constituents |
9523 |
2376 |
| Why This ETF? |
Exposure to large-, mid-, and small-capitalization companies located around the world |
Exposure to large and mid-capitalization developed and emerging market equities |
VT vs ACWI – Differences
In a nutshell,
VT is cheaper with an expense ratio of just ...
