Compare HMWO vs. IWDA ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 12, 2025 - March 12, 2026)
HMWO
-0.80%
IWDA
-0.78%
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Comparison analysis

The ETFs HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (HMWO) and iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA) are passive ETFs that track the performance of the MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Index - USD. As a result, they allow investors to get exposure to Developed Market Blended Cap. HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (HMWO) has a higher tracking difference (+7.96bps) than iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA) (+7.46bps), and a higher tracking error (+16.65bps vs. +2.87bps). Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Optimized sampling. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. HMWO’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.50%), APPLE (4.56%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.59%). IWDA’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.47%), APPLE (4.48%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.58%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, HMWO is cheaper than IWDA, with 0.2%. HMWO has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$11M vs. +$160M for IWDA.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +6.28bps (HMWO) and +3.76bps (IWDA). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of HMWO and IWDA, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

HMWO
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities
Share class
Dist
USD
ISIN
IE00B4X9L533
IWDA
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities
Share class
Acc
USD
ISIN
IE00B4L5Y983
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$43.78
$127.69
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€14.39B
€112.2B
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
E/R
0.15%
0.2%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the Fund is to replicate the performance of the MSCI World Index (the "Index"), while minimising as far as possible the tracking error between the Fund's performance and that of the Index. The Index is a market-capitalisation weighted index designed to measure the performance of the largest companies of the world's developed equity markets, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Israel, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA, as defined by the Index Provider.
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of companies from developed countries.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Capitalization
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-3.24%
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-3.25%
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3 months
-0.80%
-0.78%
 
1 year
+21.46%
+21.42%
 
3 years
+72.84%
+72.55%
 
5 years
+68.44%
+67.82%
 
Month to date
-4.18%
-4.18%
 
Quarter to date
-1.36%
-1.32%
 
Year to date
-1.36%
-1.32%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
Volatility
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
1283
1317
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
NVIDIA
APPLE
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
ALPHABET INC-CL
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
BROADCOM LIMITED
TESLA
JPMORGAN CHASE
LILLY
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
EXXON
ASML HOLDING
VISA INCORPORATION
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NVIDIA
APPLE
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
ALPHABET INC-CL
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
BROADCOM LIMITED
TESLA
JPMORGAN CHASE
LILLY
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
EXXON
VISA INCORPORATION
ASML HOLDING
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about HMWO and IWDA

How did HMWO and IWDA perform in 2026?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO has delivered a year-to-date performance of -1.36%, while IWDA has returned -1.32%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: HMWO or IWDA?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO has recorded -€279M in net flows YTD, compared to +€1.19B for IWDA since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: HMWO or IWDA?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO reported a 1-year volatility of 14.46%, whereas IWDA registered volatility 14.70% over the same period.

How do HMWO and IWDA differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 27.21%, Financials, weight 14.72% and Industrials, weight 10.68%. The top sectors in IWDA feature Information Technology, weight 27.25%, Financials, weight 14.51% and Industrials, weight 10.65%.

How do HMWO and IWDA differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 69.19%, Japan, weight 5.66% and United Kingdom, weight 3.74%. The top countries in IWDA feature USA, weight 68.79%, Japan, weight 5.62% and United Kingdom, weight 3.68%.

How do HMWO and IWDA differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO include NVIDIA, weight 5.50%, APPLE, weight 4.56% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.59%. The top positions in IWDA feature NVIDIA, weight 5.47%, APPLE, weight 4.48% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.58%.

Is HMWO or IWDA more diversified?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO holds 1283 securities, with 30.49% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. IWDA, by comparison, includes 1317 holdings and has 30.21% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: HMWO or IWDA?

As of 3/12/2026, HMWO has a trailing 12-month yield of 1.28%, while IWDA offers 0.00%.

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