US Tech Giants Fuel MSCI World ETF’s Ascent
07.09.2025 - 11:18:02MSCI World ETF US4642863926
A powerful rally among major US technology companies is serving as the primary catalyst for the iShares MSCI World ETF’s recent performance. This global fund, which tracks the MSCI World Index of developed-market equities, is experiencing significant tailwinds from the outsized influence of its largest holdings. The concentrated nature of these top positions, however, introduces a notable element of risk alongside its substantial rewards.
The fund, boasting assets under management of $5.71 billion, utilizes a physical replication strategy to mirror its benchmark index. Investors pay an annual total expense ratio of 0.24 percent for this exposure. A striking feature of the portfolio is its significant concentration in a handful of names; the ten largest positions collectively account for more than a quarter of the entire fund’s assets. This Read more...