iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WSML. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WSML
Among 123 ETFs in the Global Equities category with expense-ratio data, the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | WSML vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | WSML vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.72B | Feb 2012 | WSML vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.54B | Jun 2024 | WSML vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.41M | Nov 2014 | WSML vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WSML
WSML has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 65. There are 29 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 94 | 676.16M | Dec 2013 | WSML vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 92 | 86.26M | Jan 2018 | WSML vs WLDR | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 89 | 406.28M | Jun 2023 | WSML vs AVGV | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 88 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | WSML vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 87 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | WSML vs COPY |
Top Performing WSML Alternatives (YTD)
WSML is at 13.15% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.07%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.07% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | WSML vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 29.51% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | WSML vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 24.91% | 86.26M | Jan 2018 | WSML vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 21.88% | 2.99B | Mar 2023 | WSML vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 20.05% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | WSML vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WSML
WSML has 15.54% 1-year volatility. There are 70 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.71% | 223.29M | May 2022 | WSML vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.02% | 72.22M | Apr 2012 | WSML vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.03% | 3.25B | Oct 2011 | WSML vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.46% | 1.69B | Sep 2025 | WSML vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.67% | 88.25M | Sep 2012 | WSML vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WSML
WSML has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.70%. There are 53 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | WSML vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 72.22M | Apr 2012 | WSML vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | WSML vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 676.16M | Dec 2013 | WSML vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | WSML vs HERD |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $880B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.99% | 98.56B | May 2020 | WSML vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.70% | 47.12B | Jan 2024 | WSML vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 74.24% | 45.06B | Jul 2001 | WSML vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | 9.40% | 880.32B | May 2000 | WSML vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 11.48% | 42.19B | Jun 2014 | WSML vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.57% | 42.81B | Jul 2002 | WSML vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 28 | -20.86% | 26.77B | Apr 2006 | WSML vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -7.17% | 59.26B | Jan 2005 | WSML vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 19.24% | 82.12B | May 2000 | WSML vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 9.89% | 32.80B | Mar 2008 | WSML vs ACWI |
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Investors most often compare WSML with GRID, LVWC.DE, UFO. These 15 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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