SPWO — SP Funds S&P World (ex-US) ETF
Global ex-US equity (developed + emerging, 50/50) from SP Funds, 0.55% MER. What it tracks, who certifies it, what it holds, and how a Canadian actually buys it.
Fund facts
Figures as of July 18, 2026 (fee data July 6, 2026); fee confirmed on the provider’s own page.
- Provider
- SP Funds
- Type
- Global ex-US equity (developed + emerging, 50/50)
- Listing
- NYSE Arca · USD
- MER
- 0.55%
- Inception
- 2023-12-19
- Holdings
- 386
- Distributions
- Monthly
- Dist. yield
- 0.71% (SEC 30-day)
What it tracks & who certifies it
AAOIFI, tracks the S&P DM Ex-U.S. & EM 50/50 Shariah Index (roughly 500 companies, 42 countries).
Top holdings
A dated snapshot (as of July 18, 2026); the official fund page always carries the live, complete list.
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd19.79%
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd4.17%
- ASML Holding NV3.57%
- SK hynix Inc3.30%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd3.16%
- MediaTek Inc2.09%
- Roche Holding AG1.46%
- Novartis AG1.41%
How Canadians buy SPWO
USD via a US exchange, pairs with SPUS for global coverage.
Newer launch, about $107M in assets; fee verified on sp-funds.com. Includes Canadian stocks (ex-US, not ex-North-America).
Official fund page — live price & full holdings →
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Common questions
Is SPWO Shariah-compliant (halal)?
SPWO is screened as follows: AAOIFI, tracks the S&P DM Ex-U.S. & EM 50/50 Shariah Index (roughly 500 companies, 42 countries). Screening standards differ between index families — verify the methodology against the standard you follow before investing.
What does SPWO cost per year?
The management expense ratio is 0.55% per year — about $55 annually on a $10,000 holding, deducted inside the fund rather than billed to you.
Can Canadians hold SPWO in a TFSA or RRSP?
Yes, in registered accounts at any Canadian broker with US-market access. In an RRSP the Canada–US treaty waives the 15% US withholding tax on distributions; a TFSA, FHSA or RESP gets no treaty relief, so 15% comes off every distribution.