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SPDR® MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF(CWI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CWI
10/28/2026: CWI (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
The SPDR® MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF (CWI) provides investors with comprehensive exposure to international equity markets, spanning both developed and emerging regions. It effectively captures global market returns by tracking the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index. Its main strengths include diversification and the institutional backing of State Street, though it faces stiff competition from lower-cost peers like VXUS and IXUS. The primary risks involve geopolitical instability, currency fluctuation, and the potential for prolonged underperformance relative to US markets. It is best suited for long-term investors aiming for portfolio balance through global diversification.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Provides exposure to global growth, but international markets have lagged US growth stocks in recent years. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Depends on a positive upturn signal for international equity indices relative to other asset classes. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | International markets often trade at lower valuation multiples compared to US equities, appealing to value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | Many international markets are home to established, high-dividend-paying companies. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While it adds geographic diversification, international investing introduces currency and geopolitical risks. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term participant seeking simple, broad, and diversified exposure to global markets outside the US.
Suitability
CWI is best suited for passive, long-term investors looking to build an international component into their core portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Global equity markets are subject to periodic swings driven by international economic conditions. |
| Market risk | High | The value of the fund can decline significantly during global market downturns. |
| Concentration | Low | The fund is highly diversified across thousands of securities, reducing single-stock concentration risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund tracks a major index efficiently with a moderate expense ratio. |
| Liquidity | Low | The underlying stocks are generally liquid, minimizing impact during trading. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Performance is subject to the quality and health of companies across diverse global sectors. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
CWI exhibits volatility profiles consistent with a broad-based international equity fund, often showing higher fluctuations than US-centric indices.
Market Risk
The primary risk is systematic market risk, where broad economic downturns in foreign nations negatively impact the holdings.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Developed Markets (ex-US) | 75 | Provides stable exposure to established economies in Europe, the Pacific, and Canada. |
| Geography | Emerging Markets | 23 | Adds growth potential through exposure to developing economies like China, India, and Brazil. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | Minimal liquidity buffer held for fund operations and rebalancing. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 17.92% | Avg. Invested days 78 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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