The Tech-Heavy Engine Driving a Top Global ETF
Published on 01/02/2026 at 10:42 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
The iShares MSCI World ETF (ticker: URTH) delivered a powerful performance in 2025, powered largely by U.S. technology equities and a resilient American economy. This success, however, comes with a notable characteristic: an increasing concentration in a handful of mega-cap stocks, presenting investors with a distinct blend of opportunity and risk that warrants close attention.
URTH, which physically replicates the MSCI World Index, posted an annual return of approximately 22.07% for 2025. The fund is highly liquid, with narrow bid-ask spreads and substantial daily trading activity.
Key fund statistics (as of December 2025):
* Recent Performance: +2.37% (1-month), ~+22.07% (2025), ~13.50% (annualized 5-year)
* Trading & Cost Profile: Average daily volume of Read more...
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