SCZ:NSD-iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (USD)

ETF | Foreign Small/Mid Blend | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 64.61

Change

+0.57 (+0.89)%

Market Cap

USD 6.14B

Volume

0.58M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index composed of small-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index represents the small-cap segment of the MSCI EAFE IMI Index.

Inception Date: 10/12/2007

Primary Benchmark: MSCI EAFE Small Cap NR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.4%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.39 %

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Assets

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Top Holdings

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-05-15 )

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Foreign Small/Mid Blend) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.38% 100% F 63% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 4.38% 100% F 61% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 6.41% 100% F 58% F
Dividend Return 3.01% 100% F 45% F
Total Return 9.42% 100% F 59% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 13.01% 100% F 61% D-
Dividend Return 8.73% 100% F 34% F
Total Return 21.75% 100% F 59% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.79% 100% F 58% F
Dividend Return 5.26% 100% F 59% D-
Total Return 1.47% 100% F 36% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.34% 100% F 73% C
Risk Adjusted Return 23.53% 100% F 59% D-
Market Capitalization 6.14B 100% F 93% A

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:

There is nothing we particularly dislike