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SWDAUCITSAccumulating
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF
Tracks the MSCI World Index
Expense Ratio (TER)0.20%
DistributionAccumulating
DomicileIreland
AUM$72.1bn
Overview
One of the largest UCITS ETFs by AUM. Covers ~1,400 large and mid-cap stocks across 23 developed markets. The accumulating structure defers dividend tax events, which can compound meaningfully over a 15-year hold.
Long-horizon context
Cost compounding
At 0.20% TER, a £100,000 position costs ~£200 per year in fees. Over 15 years, this compounds — lower TER funds retain meaningfully more capital at exit.
Accumulating structure
Dividends are reinvested automatically within the fund. No income tax event on each dividend — tax is deferred until you sell. Cleaner for tax-advantaged accounts and long holds.
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