iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH)
URTH is a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by iShares that tracks the MSCI World Index. The MSCI World Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the performance of large and mid-cap stocks across 23 developed markets. It includes over 1,600 stocks from countries such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.
URTH was launched on January 10, 2012, with an expense ratio of 0.24%.
As a passive ETF, URTH seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World Index by holding a diversified portfolio of stocks that closely match the index's composition, meaning the fund doesn't try to outperform the market by picking individual stocks or making other investment decisions.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642863926 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464286392 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Region | Developed Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI World Index |
| ETF Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares MSCI World ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.24%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI World ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
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Return
iShares MSCI World ETF had a return of 9.76% year-to-date (YTD) and 2.67% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI World ETF had an annualized return of 8.87%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 8.93%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 0.10% | 0.86% |
| Year-To-Date | 9.76% | 9.53% |
| 6 months | 5.77% | 4.45% |
| 1 year | 2.67% | 1.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.43% | 9.36% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.87% | 8.93% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.10% | -2.59% | 3.24% | 1.80% | ||||||||
| 2022 | 7.47% | 7.47% | -4.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 0.33 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.27 |
Dividend History
iShares MSCI World ETF granted a 1.53% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.84 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.84 | $1.84 | $2.03 | $1.71 | $2.13 | $1.81 | $1.66 | $1.57 | $1.63 | $1.66 | $0.73 | $1.51 |
Dividend yield | 1.53% | 1.68% | 1.52% | 1.57% | 2.26% | 2.47% | 2.07% | 2.40% | 2.69% | 2.71% | 1.25% | 3.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI World ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 |
| 2012 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI World ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the iShares MSCI World ETF is 34.01%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 107 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.01% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 134 |
| -26.05% | Jan 5, 2022 | 194 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -18.89% | May 20, 2015 | 184 | Feb 11, 2016 | 212 | Dec 13, 2016 | 396 |
| -18.58% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 86 | Apr 30, 2019 | 315 |
| -11.39% | Mar 28, 2012 | 22 | Jun 5, 2012 | 21 | Sep 7, 2012 | 43 |
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI World ETF volatility is 3.56%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.