A Deep Dive into the iShares MSCI World ETF’s Performance and Strategy

The iShares MSCI World ETF (ticker: URTH) has delivered a compelling performance for investors in 2025. With a year-to-date total return of 21.28%, the fund has marginally outpaced its benchmark index. This growth has been largely fueled by the strength of U.S. technology equities, while the ETF maintains a more diversified portfolio structure than many comparable products.

Core Fund Characteristics
URTH provides exposure to the MSCI World Index, a basket of large and mid-cap stocks across 23 developed nations. Key metrics define its profile:
– Assets Under Management: Approximately $6.99 billion.
– Expense Ratio: 0.24%.
– Number of Holdings: 1,319 securities.
– Geographic Focus: A pronounced 71.7% allocation to the United States.
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