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HMWO HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD
ISIN IE00B4X9L533London Stock Exchange: HMWOHSBC Holdings Plc
- Global shares
- ETF
- ISA
- SIPP
- Distributing
Latest close
LSE£36.70
on
- Ongoing charge
- 0.15% a year
- Fund size
- £12bn
As of , at least 15 min delayed
At a glance
As of 13/11/2026, HMWO (HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD, ISIN IE00B4X9L533) closed at £36.70 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.15% a year (about £15 on £10,000). Over the five years to 13/11/2026 its total return was +66.6%, or +30.0% after UK CPIH inflation.
Past returns
- 1 year to 13/11/2026
- +11.3%
- +7.3% after inflation (UK CPIH)
- 3 years to 13/11/2026
- +62.3%
- +46.6% after inflation (UK CPIH)
- 5 years to 13/11/2026
- +66.6%
- +30.0% after inflation (UK CPIH)
£1,000 put in five years ago would have been worth about £1,666 on 13/11/2026 — about £1,300 in today’s spending power, once price rises are taken out. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
Returns: as reported (delayed data). Inflation: UK CPIH, latest month published.
How we work it out:ReturnsReturns after inflationTotal returnReal returnCPIH
Calendar-year and 12-month returns
Calendar-year returns of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −10.0%, 2023 +15.8%, 2024 +20.2%, 2025 +9.7%; 2026 to 13/11/2026 +11.0%. Returns of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +15.1%; to 30/09/2025: +16.1%; to 30/09/2024: +18.3%; to 30/09/2023: +8.3%; to 30/09/2022: −2.0%.
| Year | Return | After inflation | Return shown as a bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | +11.0% | +7.5% | |
| to | +9.7% | +5.9% | |
| to | +20.2% | +16.1% | |
| +15.8% | +11.2% | ||
| −10.0% | −17.6% |
| 12 months to | Return | After inflation |
|---|---|---|
| from | +15.1% | +11.1% |
| from | +16.1% | +11.6% |
| from | +18.3% | +15.3% |
| from | +8.3% | +1.8% |
| from | −2.0% | −10.0% |
As of , inflation: UK CPIH
How we work it out:Calendar-year returnsWhat a calendar-year return isAccumulating and distributing
Risk: volatility and largest fall
Volatility (annualised)
12.7%over 5 years
| 1 year | 11.3% |
|---|---|
| 3 years | 11.9% |
| 5 years | 12.7% |
Annualised from weekly returns. Higher means bumpier.
- Largest fall since November 2021
- −16.1%
- From to
- Lowest 12-month return
- −10.2%
- 12 months to
- Highest 12-month return
- +30.9%
- 12 months to
- Below its highest weekly close since November 2021
- 2.5%
- High of , latest
In words: Volatility of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 13/11/2026: 11.3% over 1 year, 11.9% over 3 years, 12.7% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD since November 2021, in pounds: −16.1% from 31/01/2025 to 04/04/2025. The lowest 12-month return of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −10.2% (12 months to 16/12/2022); the highest was +30.9% (12 months to 17/04/2026). On 13/11/2026 the price of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD was 2.5% below its highest weekly close since November 2021 (09/10/2026), in pounds.
As of , price only — income paid out is not included
How we work it out:Risk figuresFallsVolatilityLargest fall
Charges compared with similar funds
- Ongoing charge
- 0.15%
- a year
- On £10,000
- £15
- a year, roughly
- Over five years
- £75
- of £10,000, before growth
- 36 charge less
- 8 the same
- 163 charge more
Ongoing charge of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD 0.15% a year. Compared on 14/11/2026, 163 of the 207 other global share funds charge more, 8 the same and 36 less (share classes counted once).
As of
A lower charge is not a promise of a higher return: what the fund holds matters more.
Read more:Ongoing charge (OCF)OCF and TERFee dragHow charges add up
In plain English
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from HSBC, launched in 2010.
It tracks the MSCI World Index — about 1,300 large and medium-sized companies in 23 developed countries, around 70% of it in the US.
You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share.
Its ongoing charge is 0.15% a year — about £15 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you.
Income from its investments is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year.
Global shares: Thousands of companies across many countries, held in one fund — the broadest way to own the stock market.
Terms:ETFIndex fundUCITSAccumulating or incomeShare classISIN
Key facts
- Ticker
- HMWO
- ISIN
- IE00B4X9L533
- Also listed as
- HMWD (London Stock Exchange, US dollars), H4ZJ (Xetra, euros)
- Provider
- HSBC
- Tracks
- MSCI World Index
- Structure
- ETF
- An exchange-traded fund: bought and sold on the stock exchange through the day, like a share.
- Income
- Distributing, paid quarterly
- Income is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year.
- Ongoing charge
- 0.15% a year · about £15 on £10,000
- Fund size
- £12bn
- Launched
- Domicile
- Ireland
- UK reporting fund status
- Yes — on HMRC’s list of reporting funds (list of )
- Reporting fund since . What reporting fund status means
- Can usually be held in
- ISA and SIPP
- Check with your platform: each decides which funds it offers.
- Currency hedged
- No
- Price currency
- Pounds (GBP)
- Category
- Global shares
Price chart
Over the last year, the closing price went from £33.21 on 14/11/2025 to £36.70 on 13/11/2026 (+10.5%). The lowest close shown was £31.71 on 27/03/2026 and the highest £37.64 on 09/10/2026.
One close a week. Before 31/07/2026 the closes are from the weekly price history for this listing; from then on, the closing prices we have recorded. Price only — income paid out is not included, so the line can end below the total return above.
As of , at least 15 min delayed
Five years of prices, and after inflation
262 weekly closes, from 12/11/2021 to 13/11/2026. The same history in November 2026 pounds, adjusted with CPIH inflation.
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How we work it out:Prices and returnsNAV and price
What it holds
- Holdings
- 1,147
- 1,230 reported in all
- Ten largest
- 26.6%
- of the whole fund
- Effective number of holdings
- 89
- As concentrated as this many equal-sized holdings (how it is worked out)
- Largest holding
- 5.7%
- Apple
Top 10 holdings
| Rank# | Holding | Weight as a percentage of the fund |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AppleAAPLUnited States | 5.72% |
| 2 | NVIDIANVDAUnited States | 4.88% |
| 3 | MicrosoftMSFTUnited States | 4.26% |
| 4 | AmazonAMZNUnited States | 2.86% |
| 5 | Alphabet · Class AGOOGLUnited States | 1.90% |
| 6 | Meta Platforms · Class AMETAUnited States | 1.52% |
| 7 | Alphabet · Class CGOOGUnited States | 1.51% |
| 8 | BroadcomAVGOUnited States | 1.51% |
| 9 | Eli LillyLLYUnited States | 1.23% |
| 10 | TeslaTSLAUnited States | 1.16% |
As of , holdings as published
Where it invests
The portfolio by sector, country and type of asset, as a share of the whole fund. Bonds, cash and positions without a classification are shown as they come, not guessed.
By country
- United States72.2%
- Japan5.4%
- Canada3.5%
- United Kingdom3.5%
- Switzerland2.7%
- Germany2.1%
- France2.1%
- Australia1.6%
- Other countries6.3%
- Not classified0.6%
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Every holding with search and filters, the whole breakdown by sector, country and type of asset, a map of the 100 largest and what changed since .
More of the portfolio
The fund publishes 1,230 holdings; the ten largest make up 26.6% of it. The fund's portfolio is also split by currency.
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Sector split
As a share of the whole fund. 99.2% of it is classified by sector; bonds, cash and positions that cannot be matched are left out rather than guessed.
- Electronic Technology21.7%
- Finance17.6%
- Technology Services14.4%
- Health Technology8.9%
- Retail Trade6.5%
- Producer Manufacturing4.8%
- Consumer Non-Durables4.1%
- Energy Minerals3.4%
- Other classified sectors17.8%
Holdings:Compare what it holds with another fundHoldings overlapHow overlap is measured
Funds tracking the same index
32 funds track MSCI World Index, this one included and share classes counted once; their ongoing charges range from 0.05% to 0.50% a year (13/11/2026).
| Fund | Charge | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum 2 USDAccumulating · 0.07% a year | 0.07% | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Amundi Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum USDAccumulating · 0.13% a year | 0.13% | +10.8% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Amundi Core MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF D-Distributing · 0.20% a year | 0.20% | +10.9% | +62.1% | Not reported |
| Amundi MSCI World Swap -UCITS ETF- CapitalisationAccumulating · 0.38% a year | 0.38% | +11.5% | +60.7% | +64.3% |
| Amundi MSCI World Swap II UCITS ETF Act -Dist-Distributing · 0.30% a year | 0.30% | +10.7% | +60.9% | +65.9% |
| Amundi MSCI World Swap II UCITS ETF Act -Monthly Hedged to EUR - Dist-Distributing · Currency hedged · 0.30% a year | 0.30% | +4.9% | +56.7% | +51.6% |
| Amundi MSCI World Swap II UCITS ETF Act -Monthly Hedged to USD - Dist-Distributing · Currency hedged · 0.30% a year | 0.30% | +12.5% | +60.2% | +75.8% |
| BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum-CAP- USDAccumulating · 0.10% a year | 0.10% | +11.5% | Not reported | Not reported |
| HSBC MSCI WORLD UCITS ETFAccumulating · 0.15% a year | 0.15% | +11.3% | Not reported | Not reported |
| HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USDThis fundDistributing · 0.15% a year | 0.15% | +11.3% | +62.3% | +66.6% |
| Invesco MSCI World UCITS ETF USDDistributing · 0.05% a year | 0.05% | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Invesco MSCI World UCITS ETFAccumulating · 0.05% a year | 0.05% | +11.4% | +62.4% | +66.6% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETFAccumulating · 0.20% a year | 0.20% | +11.3% | +62.1% | +66.2% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Hedged (Dist)Distributing · Currency hedged · 0.30% a year | 0.30% | +5.4% | +59.3% | +51.4% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Hedged GBPDistributing · Currency hedged · 0.30% a year | 0.30% | +13.1% | +74.3% | +66.3% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USDDistributing · 0.20% a year | 0.20% | +11.3% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Ishares Msci World Swap Ucits EtfAccumulating · 0.12% a year | 0.12% | +11.5% | Not reported | Not reported |
| iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Dist)Distributing · 0.50% a year | 0.50% | +10.9% | +60.6% | +63.7% |
| iShares MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF AccumHedged GBPAccumulating · Currency hedged · 0.13% a year | 0.13% | +12.8% | Not reported | Not reported |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF - USDDistributing · 0.12% a year | 0.12% | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETFAccumulating · 0.12% a year | 0.12% | +10.9% | +62.2% | +66.8% |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF A- Hedged GBPDistributing · Currency hedged · 0.09% a year | 0.09% | +13.3% | Not reported | Not reported |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum A Hedged GBPAccumulating · Currency hedged · 0.09% a year | 0.09% | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| UBS MSCI World UCITS ETF -USD dis- DistributionDistributing · 0.30% a year | 0.30% | +10.7% | +60.6% | +63.7% |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETFAccumulating · 0.06% a year | 0.06% | +11.4% | +62.7% | +66.2% |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Class -A- USDDistributing · 0.06% a year | 0.06% | +11.4% | +62.7% | +66.2% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETFDistributing · 0.19% a year | 0.19% | +11.4% | +62.8% | Not reported |
| Xtrackers MSCI WORLD SWAP UCITS ETF Capitalisation 1CAccumulating · 0.45% a year | 0.45% | +11.7% | +61.7% | +65.5% |
| Xtrackers MSCI WORLD SWAP UCITS ETF Capitalisation 4CAccumulating · Currency hedged · 0.39% a year | 0.39% | +5.4% | +59.7% | +52.0% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETFAccumulating · 0.12% a year | 0.12% | +11.3% | +62.2% | +66.2% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF DistDistributing · 0.12% a year | 0.12% | +11.3% | +62.4% | +66.5% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF GBP Hedged DistDistributing · Currency hedged · 0.14% a year | 0.14% | +13.3% | +75.2% | +67.0% |
As of
MSCI World funds compared: charges, sizes and share classes
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Other versions of this fund
Risk and return in depth
Sharpe, Sortino and Calmar ratios
Sharpe, Sortino and Calmar ratios over 1, 3 and 5 years, from weekly returns in pounds.
With a free accountRolling returns
The full range of 254 rolling 12-month returns since January 2021, and of 150 rolling three-year returns, in pounds, with how often they were above zero.
With a free accountLargest falls and recoveries
The 3 largest falls since November 2021, in pounds, with how many weeks each took to reach its low and to recover.
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Rank among similar funds
Rank by total return over 1, 3 and 5 years among up to 132 global share funds, not currency-hedged, highest first.
ProMoves compared with a similar fund
Correlation and beta of weekly returns in pounds against iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF, over the three years to 13/11/2026 (154 weeks).
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Questions people ask
What is the ongoing charge of HMWO?
The ongoing charge of HMWO is 0.15% a year — about £15 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund’s value rather than billed to you. Platform and dealing fees are charged separately. Ongoing charge of HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD 0.15% a year. Compared on 14/11/2026, 163 of the 207 other global share funds charge more, 8 the same and 36 less (share classes counted once).
What does HMWO track?
HMWO tracks the MSCI World Index — about 1,300 large and medium-sized companies in 23 developed countries, around 70% of it in the US.
Is HMWO accumulating or distributing?
HMWO is distributing: income is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year. It pays out quarterly.
What is the ISIN of HMWO?
The ISIN of HMWO is IE00B4X9L533. An ISIN identifies one exact share class of a fund; HMWO is its ticker on the London Stock Exchange. The same share class is also listed as HMWD (London Stock Exchange, US dollars) and H4ZJ (Xetra, euros).
What does HMWO hold?
As of 06/11/2026, HMWO holds 1,230 positions, according to its published holdings. The largest is Apple at 5.72% of the fund; the ten largest make up 26.6%. Its ten largest holdings are Apple (5.72%), NVIDIA (4.88%), Microsoft (4.26%), Amazon (2.86%), Alphabet · Class A (1.90%), Meta Platforms · Class A (1.52%), Alphabet · Class C (1.51%), Broadcom (1.51%), Eli Lilly (1.23%) and Tesla (1.16%).
What were HMWO’s returns in each of the last five years?
Calendar-year returns of HMWO in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −10.0%, 2023 +15.8%, 2024 +20.2%, 2025 +9.7%; 2026 to 13/11/2026 +11.0%. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
How has HMWO done after inflation?
Over the five years to 13/11/2026 HMWO’s total return was +66.6%, or +30.0% after UK CPIH inflation. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
Similar funds
- SWDAiShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF0.20% a year · £110bn
- VWRPVanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF Accum USD0.14% a year · £49bn
- SSACiShares MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF0.20% a year · £26bn
- VWRLVanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF0.14% a year · £20bn
- XWLDXtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF0.12% a year · £18bn
- ACWIState Street SPDR MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF0.12% a year · £16bn
- SWLDState Street SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF0.12% a year · £16bn
- MWRLAmundi Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum USD0.13% a year · £13bn
Fund documents and methods
- Fund documents
- Fund page at HSBC Asset Management · Key investor information document (KIID) · Factsheet (links checked )
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