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MSCI World ETFs

The MSCI World index is one of the most popular indices on the market. Many ETFs track this index. Find out what makes MSCI World ETFs so popular.

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ETFs are popular because they make diversified investing easy. An MSCI World ETF makes it especially to diversify your portfolio due to its wide exposure. The index doesn’t focus on one industry, one country, or even one continent: it combines fractions of shares from all over the world!

Not every MSCI World ETF is the same. ETFs differ from each other in several ways, such as fund size and costs. These are the most traded MSCI World ETFs by our clients.

ETF name	ISIN
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00B4L5Y983
iShares MSCI World SRI UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00BYX2JD69
SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00BFY0GT14
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00B4X9L533
SPDR MSCI World Technology UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00BYTRRD19

Based on total number of trades on the DEGIRO platform from 01.01.25-31.12.25. Only ETFs with more than 100 transactions are considered. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and does not provide any recommendations or financial advice. Some ETFs may (temporarily) not be available on our platform due to regulatory reasons.

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€ 2

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*Currency, connectivity or external product & spread costs may apply. Find out more on our fees page. The ETF Core Selection is subject to change.

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These are the most traded ETFs in 2025 included in our Core Selection based on the total number of trades on our Irish platform.

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VANGUARD FTSE ALL-WLD UCI

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ISHARES CORE MSCI WORLD E

IE00B4L5Y983

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VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF

IE00BFMXXD54

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What is an ETF?

ETFs, also known as trackers, are funds that follow the performance of an index, commodity, bond or composition of products. Unlike some other funds, ETFs are bought and sold on a stock exchange. Would you like to learn more about ETFs? Read our ETF article for all you need to know.

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What is the MSCI World Index?

The MSCI World is an international stock index that tracks stocks from 23 countries. These are stocks of large- and mid-cap companies in developed countries with stable economies. At the time of writing (August 2022), the index tracks 1540 different companies.

US stocks make up the largest share of the MSCI World index. More than 68% of the stocks in the index come from this country. With more than 6% of the stock mix, Japan ranks second, followed by the UK with more than 4%. In terms of sectors, technology takes the lead, representing 21% of the stocks in the mix. Healthcare (14%) and financial services (13%) rank second and third, respectively.

Currently, there are 14 ETFs available on the DEGIRO platform that track the performance of the MSCI World index.

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Why invest in MSCI World ETFs?

With an MSCI World ETF, you are betting on the growth of the global economy. The committee that manages the index deliberately only selects shares from countries that have a stable economy. Therefore, an MSCI World ETF gives you a relatively safe way to invest in the global economy with a single investment product.

The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI World ETFs ranges between 0.12% and 0.50% per year. These costs are usually significantly lower than those of a managed investment fund.

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How to invest in MSCI World?

To invest in the MSCI World Index, you have a few options. One popular way is to invest in mutual funds or ETFs that track the index. They aim to replicate the performance of the index by investing in a diverse range of stocks from countries around the world. If you prefer a hands-on approach, you can individually invest in the companies that make up the MSCI World Index. This requires more research and portfolio management, as you would need to buy shares of approximately 1,600 companies from various sectors and countries.

Is MSCI a growth or value index?

As an index provider, MSCI offers a range of indices to suit different investment strategies and styles. It offers both growth and value indices, but the MSCI World Index itself is not specifically categorised as growth or value. Instead, it is a broad market index that includes stocks from a variety of sectors and styles. The MSCI World Index aims to track the performance of large- and mid-cap stocks from developed countries around the world, without a specific bias towards growth or value stocks.

What is the difference between S&P 500 and MSCI World Index?

The S&P 500 and the MSCI World Index are both widely recognised benchmark indices, but they have some key differences. The S&P 500 is focused on the US market and includes 500 large-cap companies listed on US exchanges. It’s often used as a representation of the overall US stock market performance.

On the other hand, the MSCI World Index is a global index that includes stocks from developed countries across the world. It aims to provide a broader perspective by including companies from multiple countries. While the S&P 500 is limited to US companies, the MSCI World Index offers exposure to global markets.