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WLDS
IE00BF4RFH31
Passive ETFEquity

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 3,445 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.-8.43%
Last price
£6.86
1M perf.
-8.79%
1M flows
-€153M
AuM
€6.34B
E/R
0.35%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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WLDS
£6.86

Performance & flows

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December 29, 2025 → March 27, 2026
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WLDS
$9.05
-0.85%
Developed Market Blended Cap
-5.58%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-8.79%
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-0.85%
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+21.78%
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+48.68%
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+31.15%
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-8.79%
+0.18%
+0.18%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BF4RFH31
AuM
€6.34B
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E/R
0.35%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
3/27/2026
$9.05
1D NAV change
-1.32%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
3445
Inception date
3/27/2018
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Slovakia
Hungary
Poland
Norway
Denmark
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI World Small Cap Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
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

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Returns
-0.85%
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+21.78%
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+48.68%
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+31.15%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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PRIIPS
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Exposure

Countries
USA
56.18%
Japan
13.06%
Canada
4.85%
United Kingdom
4.39%
Australia
3.77%
Israel
1.69%
Switzerland
1.62%
Sweden
1.60%
Unavailable
0.53%
Other
12.30%
Sectors
Industrials
18.63%
Financials
12.66%
Consumer Discretionary
10.54%
Information Technology
10.35%
Materials
9.06%
Health Care
8.89%
Real Estate
7.01%
Energy
4.15%
Unavailable
9.70%
Other
9.01%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3445
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
US80004C2008
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
US19247G1076
KYG3730V1059
IE00B50QMP13
TECHNIPFMC PLC
CURTISS WRIGHT
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
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ROYAL GOLD
XPO LOGISTICS
WOODWARD
ATI INC
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
ALBEMARLE
TENET HEALTHCARE
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of December 31, 2025
Methodology

Our 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.

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ESG Consensus®
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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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Holdings review
81.10% of holdings have positive scoring
19.21% of holdings have negative scoring
17.90%
47.15%
16.06%
13.35%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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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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Issuer

iShares
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Number of funds
1728
Total AuM
€4.79T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2842%
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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 Slovakia, 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 €6.34B in assets as of March 27, 2026.

How has WLDS performed lately?

Based on data from March 27, 2026, WLDS returned -8.79% over the past month, -0.85% over the last three months and 0.18% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for WLDS?

As of March 27, 2026, WLDS recorded net flows of -€155M over the last month and +€69M 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 February 28, 2026, WLDS has significant geographic allocations in USA, Japan and Canada.

In which sector or theme does WLDS invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, WLDS focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.

How many securities does WLDS hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, WLDS holds 3445 positions in its portfolio, with 4.53% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in WLDS?

As of February 28, 2026, WLDS top three holdings include US80004C2008, LUMENTUM HOLDINGS and US19247G1076.

What is the base currency of WLDS?

The base currency of WLDS is USD.

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