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NZAC vs URTH: Comparing Expense Ratios and Yields
The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) charges an expense ratio of 0.12% and has a dividend yield of 2.06%. In contrast, the iShares MSCI World ETF (NYSEMKT:URTH) has a higher expense ratio of 0.24% and a lower yield of 1.40%. Over the last five years, URTH has delivered higher returns and a smaller maximum drawdown compared to NZAC. This comparison highlights the balance between cost and performance, crucial for investors choosing between funds.
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iShares IXUS ETF Tops SPDR NZAC ETF with 1-Year Return of 31.70%
The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) reported a 1-year return of 31.70% as of May 1, 2026, outperforming the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NZAC), which recorded a return of 25.22%. IXUS features a lower expense ratio of 0.07% compared to NZAC's 0.12% and offers a higher dividend yield of 2.94%, exceeding NZAC's 1.82% by 1.12 percentage points. With over $56.1 billion in assets under management, IXUS holds about 4,160 stocks while NZAC is concentrated with approximately 672 holdings. This performance data highlights the comparative advantages of IXUS for long-term and income-seeking investors.
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