WSML Performance — iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-27
WSML returned +14.91% year to date and +34.58% over one year to May 2026. Over one year the fund beat its Global Small Blend category average: $100 grew to $135, against $133 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 13.44% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund lost a net $2.8M, and assets reached $663.43M.
WSML Growth of $100
What $100 invested in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Global Small Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | WSML | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $135 | $133 |
| Since data start (Apr 2025 – May 2026) | $143 | $141 |
WSML Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +14.91% |
| 1 year | +34.58% |
WSML Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +14.91% |
| 2025 (Apr–Dec) | +24.34% |
WSML Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.6% | +4.1% | −7.0% | +8.5% | +3.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | +0.3% | +5.8% | +4.9% | +0.9% | +5.4% | +2.1% | +0.1% | +1.9% | +0.9% |
WSML Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2025 – May 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 13.44%
- Best month: +8.54% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −7.02% (Mar 2026)
WSML Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: −$2.8M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $210.0M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 0.99×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Apr 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mar 2026 | $6.3M | $212.9M | −$206.5M |
| Feb 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dec 2025 | $12.1M | $0 | $12.1M |
| Nov 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oct 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sep 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aug 2025 | $85.8M | $0 | $85.8M |
| Jul 2025 | $11.4M | $0 | $11.4M |
| Jun 2025 | $94.3M | $0 | $94.3M |
WSML Assets Under Management
Net assets of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $663.43M |
| 2026-02-28 | $848.48M |
| 2025-11-30 | $769.84M |
| 2025-08-31 | $739.34M |
| 2025-05-31 | $484.40M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.