iShares STOXX World Equity Multifactor

ETF description

This ETF is designed to provide exposure to a selection of companies from around the world, focusing on specific characteristics known as ‘“factors.”’ These factors can include elements like value, quality, and momentum, which are used to identify companies that may perform well over time. By investing in this ETF, individuals can gain a diversified portfolio that aims to capture the potential benefits of these factors.

Investors who might find this ETF appealing are those interested in a strategy that seeks to balance risk and return by targeting companies with desirable attributes. This approach may attract individuals looking for a more strategic way to invest in the global stock market rather than simply buying shares in a broad index.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The STOXX Developed World Equity Factor Screened index provides investors with exposure to large and mid‑cap stocks across developed markets, employing a multifactor strategy that integrates value, momentum, quality, and low volatility factors. By combining these factors, the index aims to capture a diversified set of risk premia and enhance returns.