URTH Outperforms NZAC ETF in Global Stock Growth

The iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) and the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NZAC) offer differing approaches to global equity exposure. URTH focuses on developed-market companies without ESG filters, while NZAC employs a climate screen aligned with Paris Aligned Benchmark standards and includes emerging markets.

Financial data from July 31, 2026, shows URTH outperformed NZAC in growth metrics. URTH recorded a one-year return of 20.62% and grew a $1,000 investment to $1,721 over five years. In contrast, NZAC posted a one-year return of 17.48% and five-year growth of $1,574.

Despite lower returns, NZAC provides a more cost-effective option with an expense ratio of 0.12%, compared to 0.24% for URTH. NZAC also features a higher dividend yield of 2.06% against URTH's 1.40%. Both funds hold significant positions in Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, though NZAC maintains a heavier concentration in the technology sector.