Riding the AI Wave: How the iShares MSCI World ETF Capitalized on Tech Dominance

The iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) has delivered substantial returns, largely fueled by the artificial intelligence boom and the overwhelming influence of major U.S. technology corporations. Through November 2025, this $6.54 billion fund achieved an impressive 18.77% year-to-date performance. However, its substantial 72.19% allocation to U.S. equities raises questions about its true global diversification credentials.

Investors have been rewarded with strong results across multiple time horizons. The fund posted a 17.46% one-year return and a notable annualized three-year gain of 23.98%.

This performance comes with a caveat. A three-year standard deviation of 13.05% indicates significant price fluctuations. The price-to-earnings ratio of 25.55 suggests elevated valuations, a particular concern given the fund’s composition. On Read more...