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
$ 650.0 M
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
30 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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| MODERNA, INC. | 0.7 % |
| REGAL BELOIT CORP | 0.3 % |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORP | 0.2 % |
| US FOODS HOLDING CORP. | 0.2 % |
| VIATRIS, INC. | 0.2 % |
| GUARDANT HEALTH, INC. | 0.2 % |
| ROKU, INC. CLASS A | 0.2 % |
| OVINTIV INC | 0.2 % |
| RUBRIK INC-A | 0.2 % |
| ROYAL GOLD INC | 0.2 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 3506 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 6 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $6,692 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 20.7% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 57.5% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 12.0% |
| Developed mkts. | 91.6% |
| Emerging mkts. | 0.1% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 56.3 % |
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JAPAN | 11.3 % |
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BRITAIN | 3.8 % |
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CANADA | 3.5 % |
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AUSTRALIA | 3.3 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 1.4 % |
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ISRAEL | 1.3 % |
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SWEDEN | 1.2 % |
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GERMANY | 1.1 % |
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FRANCE | 1.0 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 09/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 11.7% | 12.4% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 25.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% | 3.5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.9% |
| Total Returns | 12.7% | 15.9% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 28.6% | Ann. Volatility | 16.0% | 15.6% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 17.1% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 1.02 | 72% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.86 | 76% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.48 | 60% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 17 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $1 |
| Turnover | 0.1% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.17% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $34.19 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 48 |
| MACD/Signal | -0.05/-0.14 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $34.61/$33.33 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.1% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. WSML |
Expenses vs. WSML |
ALTAR Score™ vs. WSML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSML | iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF | 58.0% | -26 bp | -0.2% |
| SMMD | iShares Russell 2500 ETF | 55.2% | -7 bp | -0.8% |
| VB | Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 52.2% | -27 bp | -0.1% |
| VXF | Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 50.5% | -25 bp | -1.7% |
| ESML | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF | 45.2% | -13 bp | -0.4% |
| DFAS | Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF | 42.2% | -4 bp | 0.0% |
| ISCV | iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 35.5% | -24 bp | +2.0% |
| ISCG | iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 33.8% | -24 bp | -2.5% |
| VBR | Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF | 33.5% | -25 bp | +2.3% |
| SMLF | iShares U.S. SmallCap Equity Factor ETF | 33.4% | -15 bp | -0.3% |
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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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 11/6/2026
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
6.0%
ALTAR SCORE™
68th
PERCENTILE
OVERWEIGHT
ETFRC RATING
There are 746 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.8% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. WSML's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 0.5 standard
deviations above the category average. This places WSML in the 68th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$41.31
PRICE TARGET
+23.3%
UPSIDE