Compare XZW0 vs. HMWO ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 12, 2025 - March 12, 2026)
XZW0
-3.76%
HMWO
-0.80%
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Comparison analysis

Xtrackers MSCI World ESG UCITS ETF (XZW0) and HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (HMWO) belong to the Developed Market Blended Cap industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with XZW0 using the Full replication approach and HMWO applying the Optimized sampling model. Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services are XZW0’s top sector exposures, while HMWO invests in Information Technology, Financials and Industrials as its top 3. XZW0’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (10.46%), MICROSOFT-T (7.82%) and ALPHABET INC-CL (5.19%). HMWO’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.50%), APPLE (4.56%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.59%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, XZW0 is more expensive than HMWO, with 0.15%. XZW0 has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$4.8M vs. +$11M for HMWO.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +8.83bps (XZW0) and +6.28bps (HMWO). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of XZW0 and HMWO, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

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
HMWO
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities
Share class
Dist
USD
ISIN
IE00B4X9L533
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$49.34
$43.78
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€6.07B
€14.39B
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
E/R
0.2%
0.15%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The aim is for your investment to track the performance before fees and expenses of the MSCI World Low Carbon SRI Leaders Index.
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
Capitalization
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-4.29%
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-3.24%
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3 months
-3.76%
-0.80%
 
1 year
+19.03%
+21.46%
 
3 years
+70.33%
+72.84%
 
5 years
+64.29%
+68.44%
 
Month to date
-4.28%
-4.18%
 
Quarter to date
-4.54%
-1.36%
 
Year to date
-4.54%
-1.36%
 
 
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
633
1283
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
NVIDIA
MICROSOFT-T
ALPHABET INC-CL
ALPHABET INC-CL
TESLA
LILLY
VISA INCORPORATION
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
MASTERCARD
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
HOME DEPOT
HSBC HOLDINGS
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
NOVARTIS
MERCK & CO INC
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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
ASML HOLDING
VISA INCORPORATION
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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 XZW0 and HMWO

How did XZW0 and HMWO perform in 2026?

As of 3/12/2026, XZW0 has delivered a year-to-date performance of -4.54%, while HMWO has returned -1.36%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: XZW0 or HMWO?

As of 3/12/2026, XZW0 has recorded -€598M in net flows YTD, compared to -€279M for HMWO since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: XZW0 or HMWO?

As of 3/12/2026, XZW0 reported a 1-year volatility of 14.68%, whereas HMWO registered volatility 14.46% over the same period.

How do XZW0 and HMWO differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/12/2026, XZW0 is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 33.02%, Financials, weight 14.28% and Communication Services, weight 12.74%. The top sectors in HMWO feature Information Technology, weight 27.21%, Financials, weight 14.72% and Industrials, weight 10.68%.

How do XZW0 and HMWO differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/12/2026, XZW0 has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 70.57%, Japan, weight 6.30% and Canada, weight 3.18%. The top countries in HMWO feature USA, weight 69.19%, Japan, weight 5.66% and United Kingdom, weight 3.74%.

How do XZW0 and HMWO differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/12/2026, XZW0 include NVIDIA, weight 10.46%, MICROSOFT-T, weight 7.82% and ALPHABET INC-CL, weight 5.19%. The top positions in HMWO feature NVIDIA, weight 5.50%, APPLE, weight 4.56% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.59%.

Is XZW0 or HMWO more diversified?

As of 3/12/2026, XZW0 holds 633 securities, with 42.36% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. HMWO, by comparison, includes 1283 holdings and has 30.49% concentrated in its top 15.

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