- Issuer
- iShares
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI World Small Cap Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
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Performance
WSML Performance Chart
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) is up 16.1% since the beginning of the year. WSML is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) has returned 16.08% so far this year and 29.90% over the past 12 months.
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- 1.26%
- YTD
- 16.08%
- 6M
- 14.77%
- 1Y
- 29.90%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- -1.84%
- YTD
- 8.69%
- 6M
- 7.74%
- 1Y
- 20.53%
- 3Y*
- 18.69%
- 5Y*
- 11.60%
- 10Y*
- 13.47%
WSML Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 3, 2025, WSML's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 93% of months were positive and 7% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, WSML closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.77% | 4.14% | -7.34% | 8.46% | 3.55% | 1.26% | 16.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.30% | 5.76% | 4.94% | 0.92% | 5.34% | 2.02% | 0.36% | 1.94% | 0.51% | 29.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF has an annualized alpha of 14.98%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 03, 2025.
- This ETF captured 103.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -28.28%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 14.98% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.74, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 14.98%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 103.57%
- Downside Capture
- -28.28%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WSML ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WSML | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.30 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.81 | 2.27 | +0.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.21 | 9.90 | +1.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF provided a 2.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.97 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.97 | $0.77 |
Dividend yield | 2.78% | 2.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI World Small-Cap 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.77 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF. 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 Small-Cap ETF was 10.70%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 13 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -10.70%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.00%Apr 2025 | 4d | 9d | 13dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.46%Nov 2025 | 23d | 8d | 1mo 1dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.68%Aug 2025 | 8d | 12d | 20dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.48%Oct 2025 | 3d | 14d | 17dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WSML | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.70% | -56.78% | +46.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.70% | -9.10% | -1.60% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -2.23% | +2.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.45% | -10.71% | +9.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.67% | 2.08% | +0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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