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State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF

CWI · AMEX

Market closed$39.52$-0.380000 (-0.95%)After hours $39.52 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$39.90
Open$39.19
Day high$39.75
Day low$39.11
52-week high$41.41
52-week low$31.97
Market cap2.75B
Volume520.33K
Average volume237.58K
P/E ratio17.73
Forward P/E—
EPS2.23
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

CWI (iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF) edged lower today amid broad international market weakness, as heightened geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the ongoing US-Iran conflict weighed on global equity sentiment and dampened demand for international equity exposure.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF closed modestly lower as a global semiconductor selloff rippled across international markets, weighing on its top holdings. TSMC (4.7% of the fund), SK Hynix (2.1%), and ASML (1.9%) all faced pressure as investors grew cautious about AI infrastructure ROI, rising capital expenditure from TSMC's $265B U.S. expansion plan, and a new powerful AI model from Chinese startup Moonshot that stoked competition concerns. Broader risk-off sentiment was amplified by escalating U.S.-Iran military strikes threatening Strait of Hormuz oil flows, while volume nearly doubled the fund's average—signaling elevated investor repositioning in international equities.

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July 16, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF closed modestly lower as a broad selloff in global technology and semiconductor stocks weighed on its top holdings, particularly TSMC (4.8%) and SK Hynix (1.9%). Despite TSMC reporting strong Q2 earnings that beat estimates and raising its 2026 growth outlook amid the AI megatrend, its US-listed shares slipped ~1.6% while South Korea's Kospi tumbled 6.4% on steep declines in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, dragging emerging market sentiment. Renewed geopolitical tensions from the US-Iran conflict, a China GDP miss, and growing investor concern over stretched AI valuations added to headwinds for international equities, while ASML's strong earnings and raised guidance offered a partial offset.

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July 15, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF closed modestly higher, edging up on a broadly constructive day for international equities driven by softer U.S. June CPI data and strong performance across key holdings. Top holding ASML (1.9% of fund) surged over 5% after reporting Q2 net sales of €9.3 billion and dramatically raising its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to €43–45 billion on surging AI chip demand. SK Hynix (1.9%), another major holding, soared roughly 13% in Seoul as cooling U.S. inflation revived risk appetite and Barclays initiated coverage with an Overweight rating. Meanwhile, China equities showed resilience despite a GDP miss, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng advancing 1.5%, though mainland tech stocks faced rotation pressure ahead of CXMT's major IPO.

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July 8, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF closed modestly lower, weighed down by a broad global risk-off move after President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal 'over,' sending oil prices surging more than 5% and rattling international equity markets. The fund's top holdings—including TSMC (5.1%), SK Hynix (2.3%), and ASML (2.0%)—faced additional headwinds as semiconductor stocks sold off following disappointing Samsung preliminary earnings and Goldman Sachs turning cautious on TSMC, while European names like HSBC and Roche also faced pressure from the geopolitical backdrop.

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July 7, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF declined notably as global equity markets faced headwinds from a sharp selloff in top holding TSMC (5.1% weight), which fell over 5% amid a broader semiconductor pullback sparked by Samsung's 'sell on good news' pattern after reporting a 19-fold surge in Q2 operating profit. South Korea's KOSPI tumbled nearly 5% as chipmakers slumped on AI spending sustainability concerns, dragging on the ETF's Asian exposure. Rising U.S. Treasury yields — with the 30-year topping 5% — and broad risk-off sentiment weighed on international equities, while China's relative resilience offered only partial offset.

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July 3, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF edged up modestly on Thursday, closing higher even as its top holding TSMC (5.1% weight) fell sharply amid a global semiconductor selloff triggered by Meta's reported AI cloud venture. Offsetting pressure came from strength in healthcare holdings like AstraZeneca (+5.9%) and Novartis's EU approval for a gene therapy, while South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix plunged on chip bubble concerns. A soft U.S. jobs report (57,000 jobs added in June) eased rate-hike fears, supporting international equity sentiment broadly.

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July 2, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF declined on the first trading day of Q3 as global equity sentiment soured amid a tech-led selloff and macro headwinds. Chip stocks dropped roughly 6% on Wall Street, dragging on the ETF's top holdings — TSMC (5.4%), SK Hynix (2.6%), and ASML (2.1%) — despite broadly bullish long-term AI narratives surrounding these names. AstraZeneca (0.8% holding) fell 3% after a key clinical trial failure, adding further pressure. Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty around U.S.-Iran peace talks and a weaker-than-expected ADP private payrolls report (98K vs. 118K est.) reinforced caution toward international equities broadly.

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June 30, 2026The SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF edged higher on the final trading day of a strong first half, supported by gains in top holdings including Taiwan Semiconductor (up ~3%) on AI-driven analyst upgrades, ASML (up ~4.8%) on semiconductor equipment optimism, and HSBC near 52-week highs. International equities benefited from easing Middle East tensions as US-Iran peace talks resumed in Doha, while South Korea's landmark $576 billion AI-chip investment plan boosted SK Hynix and regional sentiment.

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