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
$ 809.6 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 | 0.9 % |
| LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC | 0.5 % |
| COHERENT CORP | 0.4 % |
| REGAL BELOIT CORP | 0.4 % |
| FTAI AVIATION LTD | 0.3 % |
| TECHNIPFMC PLC | 0.3 % |
| CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP | 0.3 % |
| CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC | 0.2 % |
| XPO LOGISTICS INC | 0.2 % |
| ROYAL GOLD INC | 0.2 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 3372 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 8 |
| 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. | 87.9% |
| Emerging mkts. | 0.2% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 51.1 % |
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JAPAN | 11.6 % |
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BRITAIN | 4.2 % |
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CANADA | 3.8 % |
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AUSTRALIA | 3.3 % |
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ISRAEL | 1.5 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 1.4 % |
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SWEDEN | 1.0 % |
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GERMANY | 1.0 % |
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FRANCE | 0.9 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 02/28/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 10.2% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 38.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.5% |
| Total Returns | 10.2% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 42.2% | Ann. Volatility | 13.5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 17.4% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 0.00 | 0% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.00 | 0% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.00 | 0% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 13 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $0 |
| Turnover | 0.1% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.17% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $32.85 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 62 |
| MACD/Signal | 0.39/0.42 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $34.06/$32.18 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.0% |
Distributions
Assets Under Management (mns)
Money Flows (mns)
Short Interest (as % of shares outstanding)
Long Money Flows (mns)
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. WSML |
Expenses vs. WSML |
ALTAR Score™ vs. WSML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VXF | Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 48.4% | -10 bp | -1.4% |
| ISCB | iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 48.4% | -11 bp | +0.1% |
| VB | Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 47.6% | -10 bp | 0.0% |
| DFAS | Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF | 41.0% | +11 bp | +0.4% |
| ESML | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF | 40.7% | +2 bp | -0.3% |
| BBMC | JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 34.2% | -8 bp | +0.2% |
| ISCV | iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 33.7% | -9 bp | +2.5% |
| ISCG | iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 31.6% | -9 bp | -2.6% |
| SFYX | SoFi Next 500 ETF | 30.1% | -15 bp | -0.3% |
| VBR | Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF | 30.0% | -8 bp | +2.5% |
Risk and Returns: WSML vs. Comps (1 YR)
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Results & Estimates (USD)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Earnings per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
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| Dividends per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
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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 3/9/2026
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Price-to-Earnings
Price-to-Sales
Price-to-Book Value
Price-to-Cash Flow
Price-to-Growth
Dividend Yield
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Price-to-Earnings
Price-to-Earnings
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
6.1%
ALTAR SCORE™
72nd
PERCENTILE
OVERWEIGHT
ETFRC RATING
There are 568 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.6% and a standard deviation
of 2.7%. WSML's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 0.6 standard
deviations above the category average. This places WSML in the 72nd percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$37.7
PRICE TARGET
+18.3%
UPSIDE