SPWO: SP Funds S&P World (ex-US) ETF
Global ex-US equity (developed + emerging, 50/50) from SP Funds, 0.55% MER, bought in USD on a US exchange.
Fund facts
Figures as of July 18, 2026 (fee data November 1, 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. These 8 holdings are 38.9% of the fund, out of 386 in total.
- 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.
About US$247M in assets (sp-funds.com, October 2026); fee 0.55% per its April 2026 semi-annual report. Includes Canadian stocks (ex-US, not ex-North-America).
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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, so 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.