The iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF has marginally outperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2026. This comes as a significant allocation to energy-importing countries in Europe and Asia is somewhat offset by cheaper valuations. While near-term visibility is naturally blurred amid the ongoing Iran war, opportunistic long-term investors may find value in ACWX.
Glenmede Investment Management LP raised its position in shares of iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (NASDAQ: ACWX) by 2.8% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,070,861 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 29,665
ACWX charges a higher expense ratio but offers a larger dividend yield than VT. VT has outperformed ACWX on five-year growth, but ACWX has led over the past year.
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