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

Shares of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:WSML) reached a new 52-week high on Tuesday . The company 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 Stock Performance

The company’s 50 day moving average price is $34.65 and its 200-day moving average price is $33.41. The stock has a market cap of $674.69 million, a P/E ratio of -6,572.27 and a beta of 0.81.

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF Dividend Announcement

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

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

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought 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 valued at approximately $51,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF during the second quarter worth $162,000. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its holdings in iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF by 157.7% during the fourth quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 23,238 shares of the company’s stock worth $707,000 after acquiring an additional 14,220 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF during the 4th quarter worth $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.