WSML
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF
The iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of small-capitalization stocks from developed markets around the world.
Global
EQUITY
Passive
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 663.6 M
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
15 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Apr 01, 2025 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | No |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
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| SANDISK CORP | 2.1 % |
| REGAL BELOIT CORP | 0.3 % |
| TECHNIPFMC PLC | 0.3 % |
| NVENT ELECTRIC PLC | 0.2 % |
| STERLING CONSTRUCTION CO | 0.2 % |
| XPO LOGISTICS INC | 0.2 % |
| MA-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | 0.2 % |
| ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC | 0.2 % |
| MASTEC INC | 0.2 % |
| CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY | 0.2 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 3506 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 9 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $5,343 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 15.4% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 57.0% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 15.3% |
| Developed mkts. | 88.3% |
| Emerging mkts. | 0.2% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 53.5 % |
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JAPAN | 11.9 % |
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BRITAIN | 4.1 % |
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CANADA | 3.9 % |
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AUSTRALIA | 3.3 % |
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ISRAEL | 1.6 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 1.3 % |
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FRANCE | 1.1 % |
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GERMANY | 1.1 % |
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SWEDEN | 1.1 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 05/31/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 14.6% | 30.8% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 37.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 3.3% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.0% |
| Total Returns | 14.6% | 34.2% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 40.2% | Ann. Volatility | 17.5% | 15.0% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 17.9% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 1.07 | 71% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.85 | 72% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.58 | 59% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 6 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $0 |
| Turnover | 0.0% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.35% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $33.87 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 60 |
| MACD/Signal | 0.41/0.36 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $35.10/$33.24 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.0% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. WSML |
Expenses vs. WSML |
ALTAR Score™ vs. WSML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMMD | iShares Russell 2500 ETF | 53.0% | 0 bp | +0.3% |
| ISCB | iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 51.0% | -11 bp | +0.1% |
| VXF | Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 50.9% | -10 bp | -1.5% |
| VB | Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 49.5% | -10 bp | -0.1% |
| ESML | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF | 43.3% | +2 bp | -0.4% |
| DFAS | Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF | 40.8% | +11 bp | +0.3% |
| BBMC | JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 34.7% | -8 bp | 0.0% |
| ISCV | iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 34.6% | -9 bp | +2.4% |
| ISCG | iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 33.5% | -9 bp | -2.4% |
| JMEE | JPMorgan Market Expansion Enhanced Equity ETF | 31.7% | +9 bp | +0.8% |
Risk and Returns: WSML vs. Comps (1 YR)
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Results & Estimates (USD)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
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| Book value per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
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Return on Equity
Net Margins
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Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Price-to-sales | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-earnings | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-cash flow | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-growth | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-book value | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Yield | --% | --% | --x | --% |
Based on closing prices from 6/3/2026
Peer Group Comparison
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Notes: Based on adjusted historical results for current fund constituents. May differ from results achieved by past fund constituents. Max P/E of 100x.
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ETF Research Center Rating
5.7%
ALTAR SCORE™
71st
PERCENTILE
OVERWEIGHT
ETFRC RATING
There are 727 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.3% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. WSML's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 0.6 standard
deviations above the category average. This places WSML in the 71st percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$38.98
PRICE TARGET
+11.6%
UPSIDE