iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF
ACWF
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in mil. unless spec.- Sector
- Financial Services
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- Asset Management
- Address
- DE United States of America
- IPO Date
- Apr 27, 2015
- CIK
- 0001100663
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- iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF (ACWF) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the MSCI ACWI Diversified Multiple-Factor Index, which comprises large- and mid-cap global equities selected and weighted to emphasize exposure to four key factors—quality, value, momentum, and small size—while maintaining characteristics similar to the MSCI ACWI Index. The fund invests primarily in total market equity across developed and emerging markets worldwide, offering diversified holdings typically numbering around 526 to 668 securities; it provides investors with systematic access to multifactor strategies through a low-cost structure with a net expense ratio of 0.20%. ACWF trades on the NYSE Arca exchange and targets institutional and retail investors seeking enhanced risk-adjusted returns via factor-based equity exposure. Launched on April 28, 2015, and managed by BlackRock under its iShares brand, the ETF is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, as part of BlackRock's extensive lineup of over 1,300 ETFs globally. The fund's assets under management stand at approximately $118.85 million to $159.74 million, with a dividend yield of around 1.80%, reflecting its focus on broad equity markets without pursuing sustainable, impact, or ESG strategies. In recent developments, the underlying MSCI ACWI index, which influences ACWF's benchmark, underwent periodic rebalancing including the addition of 42 securities and deletion of 56 in August 2025, ensuring alignment with current market compositions. BlackRock has continued enhancements to its broader multifactor ETF suite, with updates implemented as recently as 2022 to improve systematic capabilities, though ACWF has maintained its core MSCI tracking methodology amid industry shifts toward alternative indices like STOXX in select peer products. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or strategic reorganizations specific to ACWF have been reported in the last 1-2 years, underscoring its stable operational focus within BlackRock's portfolio.