SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF (CWI) Performance
CWI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.9% total return
- 5 years
- +8.6% a year
- 10 years
- +9.2% a year
- Since first price
- +5.2% a year since 2007
CWI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CWI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.9% | −3.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.3% | −1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.5% | +1.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.5% | +9.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.9% | +10.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +77.2%+21.0%/yr | +62.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +51.3%+8.6%/yr | +30.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +140.3%+9.2%/yr | +82.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +202.8%+7.7%/yr | +99.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 17, 2007 | +173.3%+5.2%/yr | +61.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: CWI vs SPY
From Jan 17, 2007: CWI grew to $27,334, SPY to $76,170.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CWI returns by calendar year
12 of 18 full years positive. Best 2009 (+37.2%), worst 2008 (−42.2%). 2026 is year to date.
CWI annual returns table
| Year | CWI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.5% | −11.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +32.8% | −13.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +6.3% | −8.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.7% | −11.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −15.4% | −28.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +8.8% | −7.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +9.8% | −34.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +21.9% | −8.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −13.8% | −22.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +26.9% | −2.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.8% | −10.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −5.7% | −19.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −3.3% | −13.1% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +14.0% | −11.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +17.1% | −16.3% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −13.7% | −27.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +11.5% | −18.8% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +37.2% | −28.1% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −42.2% | −55.2% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
CWI largest drawdowns
Now 6.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2007 | −60.8% | Mar 9, 2009 | Jun 18, 2014 | 1.4 years | 6.6 years |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −34.6% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | 2.2 years | 2.8 years |
| Jun 14, 2021 | −29.4% | Oct 12, 2022 | May 9, 2024 | 1.3 years | 2.9 years |
| Jul 3, 2014 | −25.3% | Feb 11, 2016 | May 5, 2017 | 1.6 years | 2.8 years |
| Mar 19, 2025 | −13.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | 20 days | 44 days |
| Jul 13, 2007 | −12.7% | Aug 16, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 | 34 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CWI risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +20.9% | +10.1% | +9.4% | +5.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.8% | 15.2% | 14.8% | 17.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.31 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.31 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.27 | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.44 |
| Best month | +8.2% | +13.3% | +13.3% | +15.1% |
| Worst month | −8.1% | −9.6% | −15.1% | −21.6% |
| Best 12 months | +39.6% | +39.6% | +50.1% | +66.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.3% | −24.4% | −24.4% | −50.7% |
| Positive months | 72% | 62% | 64% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.80 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.83 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
CWI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 226 | −50.7% | +8.2% | +66.6% | 66% |
| 3-year (a year) | 202 | −10.6% | +4.9% | +23.2% | 86% |
| 5-year (a year) | 178 | −5.4% | +5.5% | +17.6% | 87% |
| 10-year (a year) | 118 | +1.2% | +5.0% | +10.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CWI performance overview
SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF (CWI) returned +13.9% over the past year and +9.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +5.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $27,334. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −60.8%, from Oct 31, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 5.3 years to get back to the old high. CWI finished 12 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+37.2%) and the worst 2008 (−42.2%). Volatility has been 17.6% a year.
Related: CWI chart, CWI holdings, CWI dividends. See the CWI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CWI performance FAQ
What is the CWI return over the past year?
CWI returned +13.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.5%.
What is the average annual return of CWI?
CWI has returned +8.6% a year over 5 years, +9.2% a year over 10 years, +5.2% a year since January 17, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in CWI be worth?
$10,000 invested in CWI at its first recorded close on January 17, 2007 would be worth about $27,334 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CWI?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −42.2%. The best was 2009 at +37.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CWI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −60.8% between October 31, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on June 18, 2014, 5.3 years after the bottom.
How volatile is CWI?
Over the past 3 years CWI had an annualized volatility of 11.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.31 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).