iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF USD (Dist)

The iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF USD (Dist) is an equity exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to global developed market companies exhibiting strong value characteristics. By tracking the MSCI World Value Factor index, the ETF focuses on stocks identified as fundamentally undervalued, using metrics such as low price-to-earnings ratios and high dividend yields. It is physically replicated, holding a diversified portfolio currently composed of 391 global equities spanning North America, Europe, Japan, and other key regions, with particular emphasis on industrials, financials, and technology sectors. The ETF is structured to distribute income semi-annually and is denominated in USD, with unhedged currency risk, making it suitable for investors seeking regular payouts and broad exposure to global value stocks. Since its inception in February 2018, it has established itself as a specialized instrument for capturing the performance of developed market equities that are considered undervalued, playing a notable role in multi-factor and value investment strategies within the financial market.