WSML
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) seeks to track the performance of an index composed of small-capitalization stocks from developed market countries around the world.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) seeks to track the performance of an index composed of small-capitalization stocks from developed market countries around the world.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF employs a passively managed, index-based approach, investing in a representative sample of the securities included in the MSCI World Small Cap Index. This index covers approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each developed market country.
✨ Key Features
- Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of small-cap stocks from developed markets globally
- Seeks to replicate the performance of the MSCI World Small Cap Index
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Suitable for investors seeking broad international small-cap equity exposure
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Equity market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market and economic conditions
- Small-cap risk: Smaller companies may be more volatile and less liquid than larger companies
- Currency risk: The ETF's returns may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies
- Concentration risk: The ETF may be more susceptible to losses due to adverse occurrences affecting a particular sector or region
👤 Best For
The iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking broad exposure to small-cap stocks in developed markets as part of a diversified portfolio. Investors should have a higher risk tolerance and a longer investment horizon to accommodate the potentially higher volatility associated with small-cap equities.