iShares Edge MSCI World Size Factor

ETF description

The iShares MSCI World Mid‑Cap Equal Weight aims to provide exposure to global equities with a focus on smaller‑cap companies within the MSCI World investment universe. By tracking the MSCI World Mid Cap Equal Weight index, this ETF targets stocks from developed markets around the world that exhibit characteristics associated with smaller size and growth potential. It seeks to capture the performance of companies that are generally smaller in market capitalization but are expected to benefit from factors such as higher growth and increased market opportunities. This ETF is designed for investors looking to diversify their global equity exposure with a tilt towards smaller companies that may offer higher growth potential.

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 Mid Cap Equal Weight index provides targeted exposure to global equities based on size factors, emphasizing the performance of small and mid‑cap stocks within the MSCI World index. By focusing on companies with varying market capitalizations, this index aims to capture the growth potential and risk characteristics associated with different sizes of firms across developed markets. Its emphasis on size factors within the global equity market makes it a valuable addition for portfolios seeking to diversify their exposure and potentially enhance returns through varied company sizes. This index is equally weighted.