iShares MSCI World Small Cap ETF

The iShares MSCI World Small Cap ETF is an exchange-traded fund providing investors with exposure to small-cap companies across developed markets globally. The primary purpose of this ETF is to track the performance of the MSCI World Small Cap Index, which includes thousands of smaller companies from various industries. This diverse geographical and sector representation helps investors incorporate a broad international component into their portfolios, aiming to capture growth opportunities among smaller firms with high potential. By investing in the iShares MSCI World Small Cap ETF, investors gain access to a well-diversified index, which includes sectors such as technology, health care, industrials, and consumer services. This ETF plays a significant role in the financial market by offering a cost-effective way to diversify into small caps abroad, seeking to achieve capital growth and spread risk across different market sectors and regions.