(ACWV) MSCI Global Min Vol Factor - Overview
ETF Category: Global Large-Stock Blend | Exchange: BATS (USA) | Market Cap: 3.251m USD | Total Return: 5.9% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 8.72M
Warnings
Choppy
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) targets global equity markets by selecting securities that collectively exhibit lower price volatility than the broader investable universe. The fund maintains a mandate to invest at least 80% of its assets in components of the MSCI ACWI Minimum Volatility Index, which spans both developed and emerging economies.
By focusing on the Minimum Volatility factor, the fund prioritizes defensive positioning within the Global Large-Stock Blend category. This strategy often results in higher allocations to sectors with stable cash flows, such as Utilities and Consumer Staples, which typically demonstrate lower beta compared to high-growth technology or cyclical industries. Investors can further analyze these factor exposures and valuation metrics on ValueRay.
- Defensive sector rotation shifts capital toward low-volatility equity holdings
- Global interest rate volatility impacts valuations of high-dividend constituent stocks
- Emerging market currency fluctuations affect net asset value of international holdings
- Global economic slowdown increases demand for minimum volatility factor strategies
- Corporate earnings stability across developed markets drives underlying index performance
As of May 24, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 122.39 with a total of 66,382 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.46%,
over one month by +1.62%,
over three months by -0.95% and
over the past year by +5.90%.
MSCI Global Min Vol Factor has no consensus analysts rating.