iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV)
| Assets | $3.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| PE Ratio | 19.64 |
| Shares Out | 27.30M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 46.03% |
| Volume | 64,831 |
| Open | 118.25 |
| Previous Close | 118.52 |
| Day's Range | 118.23 - 119.04 |
| 52-Week Low | 104.94 |
| 52-Week High | 121.09 |
| Beta | 0.57 |
| Holdings | 424 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2011 |
About ACWV
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI AC World Minimum Volatility index. The fund tracks an index of large- and mid-cap global stocks selected and weighted to create a low volatility portfolio. ACWV was launched on Oct 18, 2011 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
12.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 1.53% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 1.38% |
| Cencora, Inc. | COR | 1.37% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 1.32% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 1.27% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 1.25% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.21% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 1.11% |
| Republic Services, Inc. | RSG | 1.09% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. | TMUS | 1.08% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $1.18055 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.63092 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.91446 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.55466 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.86534 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $1.20324 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Performance
ACWV had a total return of 7.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.71%.
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