Top MSCI World ETFs

The MSCI World index Factsheet

The MSCI World is an international equity index which tracks stocks from 23 developed countries. With 1,396 constituents (as of 31/01/2025), the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

Stocks from the USA make up the biggest weight in the MSCI World index with 73.57%, followed by Japan (5.26%) and the UK (3.49%). Top sectors within the MSCI World index are information technology (24.90%), financial services (16.50%) and consumer discretionary (11.27%). Source: MSCI; As of 31/01/2025

ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the MSCI World constituents. Currently, the MSCI World index is tracked by 18 ETFs.

0.10% p.a. - 0.50% p.a.
annual total expense ratio
track the MSCI World
+2.18%
return in GBP in 2025 per 28/02/2025
 
MSCI World ETFs

MSCI World Chart 1 year

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Source: justETF.com; As of 25/03/2025; Performance in GBP, based on the largest ETF.

 

Cost of MSCI World ETFs

The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI World ETFs is between 0.10% p.a. and 0.50% p.a.. In comparison, most actively managed funds do cost much more fees per year. Calculate your individual cost savings by using our cost calculator.

 

The best MSCI World ETF by 1-year fund return as of 28/02/2025

All MSCI World ETFs ranked by fund return

 

The largest MSCI World ETF by fund size in GBP

All MSCI World ETFs ranked by fund size

 

The cheapest MSCI World ETF by total expense ratio

All MSCI World ETFs ranked by total expense ratio

 
 

MSCI World ETFs in comparison

The most important factors at a glance

Besides return, there are further important factors to consider when selecting a MSCI World ETF. In order to provide a sound decision basis, you find a list of all MSCI World ETFs with details on size, cost, age, use of profits, fund domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.

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Source: justETF.com; As of 25/03/2025

 

Return comparison of all MSCI World ETFs

The table shows the returns of all MSCI World ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.

Source: justETF.com; As of 28/02/2025; Calculations in GBP including dividends