ISCF
iShares International Small Cap Equity Factor ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares International Small Cap Equity Factor ETF (ISCF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of small-capitalization international equities that exhibit favorable factor characteristics.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares International Small Cap Equity Factor ETF (ISCF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of small-capitalization international equities that exhibit favorable factor characteristics.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF seeks to track the MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Diversified Multiple-Factor Index, which is designed to provide exposure to international small-cap stocks with favorable exposure to value, momentum, quality, and low size factors.
✨ Key Features
- Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of international small-cap stocks
- Utilizes a multi-factor approach to target stocks with attractive value, momentum, quality, and low size characteristics
- Seeks to outperform the broader international small-cap equity market over the long term
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Exposure to international and small-cap equities, which can be more volatile than large-cap or domestic stocks
- Potential for underperformance compared to the broader international small-cap market if the selected factors do not perform as expected
- Currency risk as the fund holds non-U.S. dollar denominated securities
- Liquidity risk due to the smaller size and trading volume of international small-cap companies
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to international small-cap equities with the potential for enhanced returns through a multi-factor investment approach. It may be appropriate as a core or satellite holding in a diversified portfolio.