iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc (WHCS.AS)
WHCS.AS is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI World/Health Care NR USD. WHCS.AS launched on Oct 17, 2019 and has a 1.00% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | IE00BJ5JNZ06 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Category | Health & Biotech Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | MSCI World/Health Care NR USD |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
WHCS.AS has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc had a return of 2.84% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.84% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.84% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -3.93% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | -0.16% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 11.84% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.63% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WHCS.AS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.08% | 2.20% | 1.84% | -4.81% | 1.40% | 1.57% | 5.20% | 2.54% | -3.81% | -4.95% | 2.84% | ||
| 2023 | -2.00% | -3.06% | 3.07% | 2.35% | -3.58% | 2.93% | 1.45% | -0.47% | -3.55% | -3.81% | 5.80% | 5.28% | 3.78% |
| 2022 | -8.01% | -0.05% | 5.27% | -4.41% | -1.12% | -3.10% | 3.77% | -5.00% | -2.95% | 7.53% | 5.49% | 0.41% | -3.41% |
| 2021 | 1.70% | -2.55% | 2.40% | 3.67% | 2.02% | 2.89% | 3.80% | 2.77% | -4.52% | 2.93% | -2.53% | 6.93% | 20.66% |
| 2020 | -1.10% | -7.78% | -1.71% | 11.07% | 2.41% | -0.95% | 4.93% | 1.84% | -1.23% | -4.99% | 8.47% | 2.95% | 13.10% |
| 2019 | 0.37% | 7.78% | 3.06% | 11.49% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WHCS.AS is 28, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc (WHCS.AS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.99% | 1.15% | 1.08% | 1.08% | 1.20% | 0.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc. 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.08 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.08 |
| 2019 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc was 26.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 51 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc drawdown is 7.81%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.37% | Feb 13, 2020 | 26 | Mar 23, 2020 | 51 | Jun 5, 2020 | 77 |
| -18.55% | Dec 31, 2021 | 189 | Sep 26, 2022 | 322 | Jan 2, 2024 | 511 |
| -8.82% | Sep 4, 2024 | 42 | Oct 31, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -8.57% | Sep 7, 2021 | 22 | Oct 6, 2021 | 58 | Dec 27, 2021 | 80 |
| -8.21% | Jan 27, 2021 | 28 | Mar 5, 2021 | 28 | Apr 16, 2021 | 56 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector UCITS ETF USD Inc volatility is 3.12%, 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.