ACWV ETF Analysis: Global Min Vol Factor | BATS

Global Large-Stock Blend | BATS, USA | Market Cap: 3.235m USD | 12M Return: 7.2% | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Global Equities, Developed Markets, Emerging Markets, Low Volatility
Total Rating 45
Safety 54
Buy Signal -0.21
Global Large-Stock Blend
Category Rotation: -1.0
TER: 0.20%
AUM: 3.24B
Avg Turnover: 10.7M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility7.93%
VaR 5th Pctl1.46%
VaR vs Median2.44%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.24
Rel. Str. IBD40.3
Rel. Str. Peer Group10.7
Character TTM
Beta0.243
Beta Downside0.225
Hurst Exponent0.453
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD7.56%
CAGR/Max DD1.32
CAGR/Mean DD6.64

Warnings

Choppy

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 10.5 years of data

Jan +0.6% 26
Feb -1.1% 14
Mar +0.4% 14
Apr -0.2% 2
May -0.1% 14
Jun -0.9% 41
Jul +0.8% 6
Aug +0.3% 6
Sep -0.9% 49
Oct -1.5% 23
Nov +1.3% 34
Dec -0.3% 8

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: ACWV Global Min Vol Factor

The iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) is a passively managed fund that invests at least 80% of its assets in securities that mirror the composition and economic characteristics of its underlying MSCI index. The index targets large- and mid-cap equity securities across both developed and emerging markets, selecting constituents that in aggregate exhibit lower historical volatility than the broader global market. This minimum-volatility approach aims to deliver equity-like returns with reduced risk relative to market-cap-weighted benchmarks.

ACWV operates within the ETF industry as a low-cost index-tracking product, classified as a Global Large-Stock Blend fund. As an exchange-traded fund listed on BATS, it offers investors intraday liquidity and transparent holdings, while iShares (BlackRock) generates revenue through expense ratios charged on assets under management rather than active trading decisions.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Investor risk-off sentiment drives inflows to low volatility ETFs
  • Rising VIX regime boosts minimum volatility factor relative performance
  • Global developed and emerging market currency swings weigh on returns
  • Competitive pressure from rival factor ETFs pressures AUM growth
What is the price of ACWV shares?

As of July 28, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 123.25 with a total of 96,341 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.29%, over one month by +2.32%, over three months by +3.84% and over the past year by +7.17%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 121.90 (which is 1.1% or 1.5 ATR below the current price).

Is ACWV a buy, sell or hold?

Global Min Vol Factor has no consensus analysts rating.