iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:WSML) Sees Large Volume Increase – Time to Buy?

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:WSML) shares saw unusually-high trading volume on Monday . Approximately 81,019 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 18% from the previous session’s volume of 68,786 shares.The stock last traded at $35.08 and had previously closed at $34.91.

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF Price Performance

The business’s 50 day moving average price is $34.30 and its 200 day moving average price is $32.82. The firm has a market cap of $669.94 million, a PE ratio of -6,526.00 and a beta of 0.80.

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $0.2901 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF’s payout ratio is presently -17,952.99%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in WSML. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $51,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF during the second quarter worth approximately $162,000. Jane Street Group LLC raised its stake in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF by 157.7% in the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 23,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $707,000 after purchasing an additional 14,220 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp acquired a new position in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $1,022,000.

About iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF

The iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the performance of small capitalization companies across developed markets globally by replicating the MSCI World Small Cap Index.