iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:WSML) Sets New 52-Week High – Should You Buy?

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:WSML) hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $35.52 and last traded at $35.50, with a volume of 2426 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $34.87.

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF Price Performance

The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $34.65 and a 200-day simple moving average of $33.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $674.69 million, a P/E ratio of -6,572.27 and a beta of 0.81.

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Trading of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of WSML. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter worth $26,000. National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF during the 3rd quarter worth about $51,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC bought a new position in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF in the 2nd quarter worth about $162,000. Jane Street Group LLC grew its holdings in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF by 157.7% during the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 23,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $707,000 after buying an additional 14,220 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $1,022,000.

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

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.