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WLDS ETF · iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF
The WLDS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI World Small Cap Index. The WLDS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 3,447 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.-2.99%
Last price
£7.01
1M perf.
-4.34%
1M flows
+€150M
AuM
€6.76B
E/R
0.35%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
WLDS
£7.01
Performance & flows
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December 10, 2025 → March 10, 2026
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WLDS
$9.46
+4.41%
Developed Market Blended Cap
+0.90%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.34%  | +4.41%  | +29.82% | +52.88% | +34.98% | -4.68% | +4.70% | +4.70% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$9.46
1D NAV change
+0.57%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
3447
Inception date
3/27/2018
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Hungary
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Luxembourg
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of small capitalization companies across developed markets globally.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +4.41% | +29.82%  | +52.88%  | +34.98% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
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Countries
USA
56.72%
Japan
12.42%
Canada
4.76%
United Kingdom
4.44%
Australia
3.96%
Israel
1.74%
Sweden
1.66%
Switzerland
1.64%
Unavailable
0.59%
Other
12.06%
Sectors
Industrials
18.13%
Financials
13.21%
Information Technology
10.58%
Consumer Discretionary
10.56%
Health Care
9.16%
Materials
8.79%
Real Estate
7.07%
Energy
4.03%
Unavailable
9.40%
Other
9.07%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3447
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
US80004C2008
US19247G1076
KYG3730V1059
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
AST SPACEMOBILE
CURTISS WRIGHT
ROYAL GOLD
TECHNIPFMC PLC
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CASEYS GENERAL STORES
ALBEMARLE
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
EXACT SCIENCES
WOODWARD
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about WLDS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
WLDS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
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A
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B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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81.16% of holdings have positive scoring
19.22% of holdings have negative scoring
17.91%
47.18%
16.07%
13.36%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Daily Total Return Net Small Cap World Index - USD
Index ticker
NCUDWI Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1718
Total AuM
€4.97T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about WLDS
What does iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF, WLDS, invest in?
WLDS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Developed markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does WLDS replicate?
WLDS tracks the MSCI Daily Total Return Net Small Cap World Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of WLDS?
WLDS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was WLDS launched?
WLDS was introduced to the market on March 27, 2018. It trades on Hungary, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of WLDS?
iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF, WLDS, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of WLDS?
WLDS oversees €6.76B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has WLDS performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, WLDS returned -4.34% over the past month, 4.41% over the last three months and 4.70% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for WLDS?
As of March 10, 2026, WLDS recorded net flows of +€150M over the last month and +€261M year-to-date.
Does WLDS distribute dividends?
WLDS follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of WLDS?
As of January 31, 2026, WLDS has significant geographic allocations in USA, Japan and Canada.
In which sector or theme does WLDS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, WLDS focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.
How many securities does WLDS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, WLDS holds 3447 positions in its portfolio, with 3.92% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in WLDS?
As of January 31, 2026, WLDS top three holdings include US80004C2008, US19247G1076 and KYG3730V1059.
What is the base currency of WLDS?
The base currency of WLDS is USD.
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