SPDR MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF USD Unhedged (Dist)

Issuer: SPDR

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 0.0045

Trading Currency: USD

Pays Income: True

Listing Date: 24 Mar 2025

Ticker: WSCD_LN

ISIN: IE000SU1VJ03

The SPDR MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF USD Unhedged (Dist) aims to provide investors with exposure to small-cap companies across developed markets around the world. By tracking the MSCI World Small Cap Index, the ETF offers diversification within the small-cap segment, which may provide opportunities for growth and potentially higher returns compared to large-cap stocks.

Investing in small-cap companies can be appealing as they often have the potential for rapid growth and can outperform larger companies over the long term. However, small-cap stocks tend to be more volatile and can carry higher risks compared to their larger counterparts.

This ETF enables investors to access a globally diversified portfolio of small-cap stocks in a cost-effective and efficient manner. As an unhedged ETF, investors are exposed to currency fluctuations, which can impact returns. The distribution feature allows investors to receive income generated by the underlying stocks.

SSGA, the provider of the ETF, is known for its expertise in indexing and ETF management. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, SSGA aims to help investors achieve their investment goals through innovative and quality products like the SPDR MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF USD Unhedged (Dist).