Compare IWDA vs. XZW0 ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (January 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026)
IWDA
-2.45%
XZW0
-5.97%
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Comparison analysis

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA) and Xtrackers MSCI World ESG UCITS ETF (XZW0) belong to the Developed Market Blended Cap industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with IWDA using the Optimized sampling approach and XZW0 applying the Full replication model. Information Technology, Financials and Industrials are IWDA’s top sector exposures, while XZW0 invests in Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services as its top 3. IWDA’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.23%), APPLE (4.71%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.30%). XZW0’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (10.20%), MICROSOFT-T (7.36%) and ALPHABET INC-CL (4.79%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, IWDA is cheaper than XZW0, with 0.2%. IWDA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$168M vs. +$5M for XZW0.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.92bps (IWDA) and +9.04bps (XZW0). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of IWDA and XZW0, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

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
XZW0
Xtrackers MSCI World ESG UCITS ETF 1C - Acc - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities
Share class
Acc
USD
ISIN
IE00BZ02LR44
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$127.39
$48.60
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€111.64B
€5.59B
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
E/R
0.2%
0.2%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of companies from developed countries.
The aim is for your investment to track the performance before fees and expenses of the MSCI World Low Carbon SRI Leaders Index.
 
Dividend policy
Capitalization
Capitalization
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-4.45%
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-5.09%
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3 months
-2.45%
-5.97%
 
1 year
+20.05%
+17.65%
 
3 years
+61.13%
+57.09%
 
5 years
+64.31%
+58.84%
 
Month to date
+1.50%
+1.72%
 
Quarter to date
+1.50%
+1.72%
 
Year to date
-2.12%
-5.97%
 
 
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
1315
632
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
NVIDIA
APPLE
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
ALPHABET INC-CL
ALPHABET INC-CL
BROADCOM LIMITED
META PLATFORMS
TESLA
JPMORGAN CHASE
LILLY
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
EXXON
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
ASML HOLDING
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NVIDIA
MICROSOFT-T
ALPHABET INC-CL
ALPHABET INC-CL
TESLA
LILLY
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
VISA INCORPORATION
MASTERCARD
HOME DEPOT
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
HSBC HOLDINGS
NOVARTIS
MERCK & CO INC
MCDONALD'S
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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 IWDA and XZW0

How did IWDA and XZW0 perform in 2026?

As of 4/2/2026, IWDA has delivered a year-to-date performance of -2.12%, while XZW0 has returned -5.97%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: IWDA or XZW0?

As of 4/2/2026, IWDA reported a 1-year volatility of 14.93%, whereas XZW0 registered volatility 15.00% over the same period.

How do IWDA and XZW0 differ in sector exposure?

As of 4/2/2026, IWDA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 26.27%, Financials, weight 14.51% and Industrials, weight 11.25%. The top sectors in XZW0 feature Information Technology, weight 31.48%, Financials, weight 14.62% and Communication Services, weight 12.12%.

How do IWDA and XZW0 differ in geographic exposure?

As of 4/2/2026, IWDA has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 67.70%, Japan, weight 5.97% and United Kingdom, weight 3.84%. The top countries in XZW0 feature USA, weight 69.47%, Japan, weight 6.77% and Canada, weight 3.26%.

How do IWDA and XZW0 differ in terms of holdings?

As of 4/2/2026, IWDA include NVIDIA, weight 5.23%, APPLE, weight 4.71% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.30%. The top positions in XZW0 feature NVIDIA, weight 10.20%, MICROSOFT-T, weight 7.36% and ALPHABET INC-CL, weight 4.79%.

Is IWDA or XZW0 more diversified?

As of 4/2/2026, IWDA holds 1315 securities, with 28.90% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. XZW0, by comparison, includes 632 holdings and has 40.90% concentrated in its top 15.

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