SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF (SWRD)

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SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the MSCI World Index, which captures large and mid-cap equities across 23 developed markets worldwide, covering approximately 85% of each country's free float-adjusted market capitalization. Launched on 28 February 2019 and domiciled in Ireland, it employs an optimized replication method to closely mirror the benchmark while maintaining a low total expense ratio of 0.12% per annum. As an accumulating UCITS-compliant fund managed by State Street Global Advisors, it reinvests dividends automatically, enhancing compounding effects without distributions to investors. The ETF holds around 1,308 securities, providing broad diversification across global developed economies, with securities weighted by market capitalization. Traded in multiple currencies including USD, EUR, and GBP, it offers liquidity and accessibility for international portfolios, featuring an average market cap of about $853 billion and a portfolio turnover aligned with index rebalancing. This structure positions SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF as a core holding for those seeking exposure to established global equity markets.