iShares
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IE00BF4RFH31
iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF
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Risk & Diversification Scores

Transparent evaluation of price volatility (SRI) and 4-dimensional portfolio diversification.

Volatility Risk Score
5/7 Elevated
5 / 7 SRI PRIIPs Risk Class

Above-average volatility. Suitable for experienced investors with high risk tolerance (5+ years horizon).

Volatility (5Y)
18.4% p.a.
5-Year Horizon
Max Drawdown (5Y)
-30.5%
Deepest Drawdown
Sharpe Ratio
0.22
Moderate (0.0 - 0.5)
Rec. Holding Period
5 - 10+ Years
Investment Horizon
Elevated Risk / Growth: Score Basis:
Diversification Score
Broadly Diversified (< 35%)
90 / 100 Portfolio Diversification
4 Dimensions: Holdings (30%) • Sectors (25%) • Industries (25%) • Regions (20%)

High risk diversification: No dependency on individual heavyweights.

Top 10 Holdings
4.1%
Low Concentration
Effective Holdings
~2330
of 3540 holdings
Top Sector
18.6%
Industrials
Top Region / Country
60.2%
United States
Excellent multi-dimensional diversification across holdings, industries, and geographies.

Multi-Horizon Risk & Performance Matrix

Historical volatility, drawdowns, and risk-adjusted return across 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.

Timeframe
Volatility (p.a.)
Max Drawdown
Sharpe Ratio
Return (p.a.)
1 Year — — — +13.1%
3 Years 16.6% -20.1% 0.95 +18.3%
5 Years 18.4% -30.5% 0.22 +6.5%
10 Years 19.4% -41.1% 0.31 —

Notes & Warnings

🟢 Favorable / fair valuation: Avg P/E of 1.9
🟢 Excellent global diversification (Score 90/100)
🟢 Balanced position distribution (< 35% in Top 10)
🟢 Deep market liquidity & capital coverage (Tier 1)
🟢 Established large fund (> 500M € AUM)
🟡 Moderate analyst coverage (9.2 analysts)
⚠️ Growth estimates are concentrated: Top 3 growth drivers account for 48% of forward growth.
⚠️ Elevated Economic Cyclicality: 51% in cyclical industries – more vulnerable to economic downturns.
⚠️ Elevated Regulatory & Policy Risk: 40% in heavily regulated industries (defense, regulated utilities, healthcare policy).
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