iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF Price & Performance (ACWX)

February saw impressive gains for leveraged ETFs, with international markets outperforming U.S. stocks. Notable performers included Direxion Daily CSI China Internet Index Bull 2X Shares, up 52.1%, and MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN, up 29.7%. These funds benefited from bullish trends in China and Europe.12

Jones Financial Companies increased its stake in the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF by 72.5% during Q4 2024, bringing its holdings to 2,342 shares. This growth reflects broader institutional interest in diversified global equity exposure as the ETF tracks large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets.34

The Renaissance International IPO Index gained 2.5% last week, outperforming the MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF, which rose 0.0%. Strong IPO performances, such as JL Mag Rare-Earth's 40.2% surge, contributed to the index's rise, signaling renewed investor interest in international IPOs.56