A Steady Performer: The iShares MSCI World ETF’s 2025 Review
24.12.2025 - 05:14:02As 2025 draws to a close, the iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) has delivered a robust performance for investors. The fund has posted a gain of approximately 21 percent year-to-date, a result largely fueled by the persistent strength of major U.S. technology stocks. However, its focus on developed markets meant it slightly trailed broader global indices such as the MSCI ACWI, which benefited more from emerging market exposure and currency effects during this cycle.
For investors seeking targeted exposure to developed economies while consciously avoiding the higher volatility associated with emerging markets, URTH has maintained its position as a core portfolio holding. This is particularly relevant following a period of stabilizing U.S. Federal Reserve policy and a weakening Read more...
