iShares Edge MSCI World Momentum Factor

ETF description

This ETF is designed to give investors exposure to global companies that exhibit strong momentum in their stock prices. It tracks an index that selects companies based on their recent performance, favoring those whose stock prices have been rising compared to others. The idea behind this approach is that stocks that have performed well in the past may continue to do so in the near future.

This ETF may appeal to investors who are looking for growth opportunities in global equities and are comfortable with a strategy that emphasizes recent performance. It could suit those who believe in the momentum effect, which suggests that stocks with strong recent performance may continue to rise. However, investing in momentum can also come with increased risk, as price trends can change quickly.

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 MSCI World Momentum Factor index provides investors with targeted exposure to large and mid‑cap companies across developed markets that exhibit strong price momentum. By focusing on stocks with positive recent performance, the index aims to capture the benefits of momentum investing on a global scale.