MSCI ACWI

The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) is the "all-in-one" solution for global equity investing. It combines developed and emerging markets in one index.

Composition:

• Approx. 88% developed countries (= MSCI World)
• Approx. 12% emerging markets (= MSCI Emerging Markets)
• In total: over 2,900 companies from 47 countries

Advantages over the MSCI World alone:

✅ Broader diversification (also China, India, Brazil)
✅ Participation in emerging market growth
✅ Only ONE ETF needed (instead of World + EM separately)

Disadvantages:

❌ Slightly higher TER than pure MSCI World ETFs
❌ You can't set the World/EM weighting yourself

Who is it ideal for? Investors who want maximum simplicity: ONE ETF, done. No decision on the World/EM ratio, no rebalancing.