# iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (SWDA)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/swda · ISIN IE00B4L5Y983 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents and holdings (iShares), ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 01/10/2026, SWDA (iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF, ISIN IE00B4L5Y983) closed at £109.69 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.20% a year (about £20 on £10,000). Over the five years to 01/10/2026 its total return was +76.7%, or +38.2% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from iShares, launched in 2009. 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 0.2% a year — about £20 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you. Income from its investments is reinvested inside the fund, so it shows up as a rising price rather than cash paid to you.

Latest close: **£109.69** (01/10/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | SWDA |
| ISIN | IE00B4L5Y983 |
| Category | Global shares |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI World Index |
| Income | Accumulating |
| Ongoing charge | 0.20% a year (£20 per £10,000) |
| Fund size | £84bn |
| Launched | 2009 |
| Domicile | Ireland |

## Past returns (periods to 01/10/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.82% | +13.16% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +64.00% | +47.99% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +76.72% | +38.15% | income reinvested |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data). Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund): 2022 −8.3%, 2023 +17.6%, 2024 +21.3%, 2025 +12.3%; 2026 to 01/10/2026 +12.8%. Returns of iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +18.3%; to 30/09/2025: +15.9%; to 30/09/2024: +20.3%; to 30/09/2023: +10.0%; to 30/09/2022: −2.4%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -8.3% | -16.1% | Price |
| 2023 | +17.6% | +12.9% | Price |
| 2024 | +21.3% | +17.1% | Price |
| 2025 | +12.3% | +8.4% | Price |
| 2026 to 01/10/2026 | +12.8% | +9.7% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 12.21% | -6.55% |
| 3 years | 12.21% | -16.28% |
| 5 years | 12.77% | -16.28% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 01/10/2026: 12.2% over 1 year, 12.2% over 3 years, 12.8% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF since October 2021, in pounds: −16.3% from 31/01/2025 to 04/04/2025. The lowest 12-month return of iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) since July 2021 was −8.8% (12 months to 23/12/2022); the highest was +32.7% (12 months to 17/04/2026). On 01/10/2026 the price of iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF was 1.2% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (25/09/2026), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF 0.20% a year, as of 02/10/2026: 147 of the 212 other global share funds charge more, 12 the same and 53 less (share classes counted once).

## Funds tracking the same index

30 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 (01/10/2026).

| Fund | Ongoing charge | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum USD | 0.13% | +16.9% | — | — |
| Amundi Index Solutions SICAV - Amundi Core MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF D- | 0.20% | +16.9% | +64.5% | — |
| Amundi MSCI World Swap -UCITS ETF- Capitalisation | 0.38% | +16.4% | +62.6% | +74.4% |
| Amundi MSCI World Swap II UCITS ETF Act -Dist- | 0.30% | +16.6% | +63.9% | +76.6% |
| Amundi MSCI World Swap II UCITS ETF Act -Monthly Hedged to EUR - Dist- | 0.30% | +13.5% | +69.0% | +61.8% |
| BNP Paribas Easy ICAV - BNP Paribas Easy MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum-CAP- USD | 0.10% | +14.1% | — | — |
| BNP Paribas Easy SICAV - MSCI World II Capitalisation -UCITS ETF- | — | — | — | — |
| HSBC MSCI WORLD UCITS ETF | 0.17% | +16.9% | +27.9% | — |
| HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF USD | 0.15% | +16.9% | +64.3% | +77.3% |
| Invesco Markets PLC - Invesco MSCI World UCITS ETF USD | 0.05% | — | — | — |
| Invesco MSCI World UCITS ETF | 0.05% | +16.9% | +64.3% | +77.2% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (this fund) | 0.20% | +16.8% | +64.0% | +76.7% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Hedged GBP | 0.30% | +16.3% | +77.9% | +75.6% |
| iShares III PLC - iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD | 0.20% | +16.8% | +27.7% | — |
| Ishares Msci World Swap Ucits Etf | 0.12% | +17.1% | — | — |
| iShares MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 0.50% | +16.4% | +62.5% | +74.1% |
| iShares VI PLC - iShares MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF AccumHedged GBP | 0.13% | — | — | — |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF - USD | 0.12% | — | — | — |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum Shs USD | 0.12% | +17.0% | +64.5% | +77.9% |
| UBS (Irl) ETF PLC - UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF A- Hedged GBP | 0.09% | +16.5% | — | — |
| UBS (Irl) ETF PLC - UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum A Hedged GBP | 0.09% | +10.3% | — | — |
| UBS (Lux) Fund Solutions SICAV - UBS MSCI World UCITS ETF -USD dis- Distribution | 0.30% | +16.6% | +63.0% | +74.6% |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Accum Shs -A- USD | 0.06% | +17.0% | +64.7% | +76.8% |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF Class -A- USD | 0.06% | +17.0% | +64.7% | +76.7% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Swap UCITS ETF | 0.19% | +17.0% | +64.8% | +28.1% |
| Xtrackers MSCI WORLD SWAP UCITS ETF Capitalisation 1C | 0.45% | +17.2% | +66.2% | +77.6% |
| Xtrackers MSCI WORLD SWAP UCITS ETF Capitalisation 4C | 0.39% | +13.5% | +69.2% | +61.6% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF | 0.12% | +16.9% | +64.1% | +76.8% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF | 0.12% | +16.9% | +64.3% | +77.1% |
| Xtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF | 0.29% | +16.4% | +78.9% | +76.3% |

Returns are the data vendor’s, in pounds, income reinvested unless marked "(price)".

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.20%** per year
- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

## What it holds

As of 30/09/2026, SWDA holds 1,250 positions, according to the holdings iShares publishes. The largest is NVIDIA at 5.79% of the fund; the ten largest make up 27.8%.

### Top holdings

Largest positions (as of 30/09/2026), as a percentage of the whole fund:

| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA | [NVDA](https://fundology.uk/stock/NVDA) | 5.79% |
| 2 | Apple | [AAPL](https://fundology.uk/stock/AAPL) | 5.39% |
| 3 | Microsoft | [MSFT](https://fundology.uk/stock/MSFT) | 3.99% |
| 4 | Amazon | [AMZN](https://fundology.uk/stock/AMZN) | 2.66% |
| 5 | Alphabet · Class A | [GOOGL](https://fundology.uk/stock/GOOGL) | 2.23% |
| 6 | Alphabet · Class C | [GOOG](https://fundology.uk/stock/GOOG) | 1.76% |
| 7 | Meta Platforms · Class A | [META](https://fundology.uk/stock/META) | 1.76% |
| 8 | Broadcom | [AVGO](https://fundology.uk/stock/AVGO) | 1.75% |
| 9 | Micron Technology | [MU](https://fundology.uk/stock/MU) | 1.33% |
| 10 | Tesla | [TSLA](https://fundology.uk/stock/TSLA) | 1.12% |

Source: iShares, holdings as published, as of 30/09/2026.

## Where it invests

Shares of the whole fund. Bonds, cash and positions the source does not classify are shown as they come, not guessed.

### By sector

As published by iShares, as of 30/09/2026.

| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 31.6% |
| Financials | 15.7% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Health Care | 9.2% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.4% |
| Communication Services | 8.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.0% |
| Other sectors | 7.3% |

### By country

As published by iShares, as of 30/09/2026.

| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 72.7% |
| Japan | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | 3.4% |
| Canada | 3.3% |
| France | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | 2.1% |
| Germany | 2.1% |
| Australia | 1.5% |
| Other countries | 6.8% |

### By type of asset

Added up from the holdings iShares publishes, as of 30/09/2026.

| Type of asset | Weight |
|---|---|
| Equity | 99.8% |
| Cash and money market | 0.3% |

The 1,211 holdings on record (of 1,250 iShares reports): https://fundology.uk/fund/swda/holdings

## Questions people ask

**What is the ongoing charge of SWDA?**

The ongoing charge of SWDA is 0.20% a year — about £20 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 iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF 0.20% a year, as of 02/10/2026: 147 of the 212 other global share funds charge more, 12 the same and 53 less (share classes counted once).

**What does SWDA track?**

SWDA 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 SWDA accumulating or distributing?**

SWDA is accumulating: income is reinvested inside the fund, so it shows up as a rising price rather than cash paid to you.

**What is the ISIN of SWDA?**

The ISIN of SWDA is IE00B4L5Y983. An ISIN identifies one exact share class of a fund; SWDA is its ticker on the London Stock Exchange.

**What does SWDA hold?**

As of 30/09/2026, SWDA holds 1,250 positions, according to the holdings iShares publishes. The largest is NVIDIA at 5.79% of the fund; the ten largest make up 27.8%. Its ten largest holdings are NVIDIA (5.79%), Apple (5.39%), Microsoft (3.99%), Amazon (2.66%), Alphabet · Class A (2.23%), Alphabet · Class C (1.76%), Meta Platforms · Class A (1.76%), Broadcom (1.75%), Micron Technology (1.33%) and Tesla (1.12%).

**What were SWDA’s returns in each of the last five years?**

Calendar-year returns of SWDA in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund): 2022 −8.3%, 2023 +17.6%, 2024 +21.3%, 2025 +12.3%; 2026 to 01/10/2026 +12.8%. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

**How has SWDA done after inflation?**

Over the five years to 01/10/2026 SWDA’s total return was +76.7%, or +38.2% after UK CPIH inflation. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

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