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The iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) is an international equity fund that offers investors exposure to stocks in major markets, both developed and emerging, across the world outside of the US. The portfolio is based on
ACWX: A Cheap Tool To Increase Non-U.S. International Exposure
Summary
- ACWX offers broad, diversified exposure to non-US equities, providing a valuable tool for geographic diversification without overlapping US holdings.
- The ETF boasts strong liquidity and reasonable expenses, outperforming many peers in cost and tradability, making it a practical choice for international allocation.
- Shifting macroeconomic trends, including US policy uncertainty and improving international growth, support increasing non-US equity exposure for better risk-adjusted returns.
- With US stocks trading at historically high valuations, ACWX presents a compelling, attractively priced alternative; I rate the fund a buy.
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