Compare IDWR vs. HMWO ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (April 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026) |
IDWR HMWO |
Comparison analysis The ETFs iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF (IDWR) and HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (HMWO) 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. iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF (IDWR) has a higher tracking difference (-38.61bps) than HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (HMWO) (+10.80bps), and a lower tracking error (+3.38bps vs. +8.97bps). Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Optimized sampling. Both IDWR and HMWO distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.87% and 1.20% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. IDWR’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.31%), APPLE (4.67%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.27%). HMWO’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.33%), APPLE (4.69%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.28%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, IDWR is more expensive than HMWO, with 0.15%. IDWR has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$11M vs. +$11M for HMWO. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +4.67bps (IDWR) and +5.78bps (HMWO). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of IDWR and HMWO, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
IDWR iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF (Dist) - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities ISIN IE00B0M62Q58 | HMWO HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities Share class Dist USD ISIN IE00B4X9L533 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $101.44 | $47.68 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
Total AuM of fund | €15.55B | |||
Base currency | USD | USD | ||
TER | 0.5% | 0.15% | ||
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Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of companies from 23 developed countries, covering 85% of the listed equities in each country. | 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. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
Tax optimisation | ||||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +5.63% To view, create a free account | +5.65% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +5.64% | +5.71% | ||
1 year | +26.45% | +26.91% | ||
3 years | +75.06% | +76.75% | ||
5 years | +75.66% | +78.86% | ||
Month to date | +2.00% | +1.98% | ||
Quarter to date | +11.76% | +11.80% | ||
Year to date | +7.69% | +7.77% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Exposure | ||||
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Number of holdings | 1307 | 1282 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED ALPHABET INC-CL META PLATFORMS TESLA JPMORGAN CHASE LILLY EXXON BERKSHIRE HATHWAY JOHNSON&JOHNSON WALMART INC To view, create a free account | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC ALPHABET INC-CL ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED META PLATFORMS TESLA JPMORGAN CHASE LILLY EXXON BERKSHIRE HATHWAY JOHNSON&JOHNSON WALMART INC To view, create a free account | ||
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Tracking error (1Y) | ||||
Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best -27.27bps Worst -38.61bps | Best +16.91bps Worst +1.16bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg -0.12bps Worst -0.78bps | Avg +0.03bps Worst -1.35bps | ||
Sustainability | ||||
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Frequently asked questions about IDWR and HMWO
How did IDWR and HMWO perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, IDWR has delivered a year-to-date performance of 7.69%, while HMWO has returned 7.77%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: IDWR or HMWO?
As of yesterday, IDWR has recorded -€41M in net flows YTD, compared to -€346M for HMWO since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: IDWR or HMWO?
As of yesterday, IDWR reported a 1-year volatility of 10.95%, whereas HMWO registered volatility 10.96% over the same period.
How do IDWR and HMWO differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, IDWR is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 26.44%, Financials, weight 14.30% and Industrials, weight 10.75%. The top sectors in HMWO feature Information Technology, weight 26.58%, Financials, weight 14.35% and Industrials, weight 10.82%.
How do IDWR and HMWO differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, IDWR has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 68.83%, Japan, weight 5.67% and United Kingdom, weight 3.68%. The top countries in HMWO feature USA, weight 69.09%, Japan, weight 5.73% and United Kingdom, weight 3.73%.
How do IDWR and HMWO differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, IDWR include NVIDIA, weight 5.31%, APPLE, weight 4.67% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.27%. The top positions in HMWO feature NVIDIA, weight 5.33%, APPLE, weight 4.69% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.28%.
Is IDWR or HMWO more diversified?
As of yesterday, IDWR holds 1307 securities, with 29.29% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. HMWO, by comparison, includes 1282 holdings and has 29.39% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: IDWR or HMWO?
As of yesterday, IDWR has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.87%, while HMWO offers 1.20%.
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