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WSMLvsBRSMETF Comparison

ETF 1
WSML

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
DM Small Cap
+0.25%
VS
ETF 2
BRSM

MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.63%

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) belongs to the DM Small Cap segment. MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF (BRSM) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. WSML's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Technology. In contrast, BRSM's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. WSML is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.38% for BRSM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of WSML and BRSM below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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WSML vs BRSM performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7

Cumulative Flows

02,000,0004,000,0006,000,0008,000,000Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
WSML
BRSM
-2.05%-3.08%
+0.90%+4.73%
+15.44%n/a
+18.59%n/a
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Flows
WSML
BRSM
+$7M-
+$7M+$6M
-$196M-
-$184M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
WSML
BRSM
+13.56%+14.55%
+15.47%n/a
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Max drawdown
WSML
BRSM
-4.32%-4.93%
-10.19%n/a
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Max drawdown duration
WSML
BRSM
26d25d
49dn/a
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Trading data

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WSML
BRSM
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$34.79
$25.53
Previous close
09/10/2026
$34.58
$25.35
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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BRSM
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
WSML
BRSM
Last price
$34.79
$25.53
1D performance
+0.63%
+0.71%
AuM$668.00 M$26.86 M
E/R0.3%0.38%
Characteristics
WSML
BRSM
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProvideriSharesMFS
BenchmarkMSCI World Small Cap Index-
N° of holdings3513311
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 1, 2025June 3, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

WSML
USA
60.87%
Japan
12.41%
Other
26.72%
BRSM
USA
91.96%
Other
8.04%

Sectors

WSML
Finance
23.72%
Industrials
14.95%
Technology
13.64%
Healthcare
10.89%
Non-Energy Materi.
10.04%
Other
26.76%
BRSM
Finance
25.21%
Technology
14.85%
Healthcare
13.87%
Industrials
12.31%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.38%
Other
25.38%
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Diversification

WSML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

4.73%
BRSM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.45%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
WSML
Sandisk Corp.
1.73%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.45%
ATI, Inc.
0.23%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
0.22%
nVent Electric Plc
0.22%
US Foods Holding Corp.
0.21%
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
0.21%
Woodward, Inc.
0.20%
Viatris, Inc.
0.19%
MKS, Inc.
0.19%
Moderna, Inc.
0.18%
Roku, Inc.
0.18%
Guardant Health, Inc.
0.17%
Performance Food Group Co.
0.17%
TD SYNNEX Corp.
0.17%
BRSM
Aramark
1.08%
TechnipFMC plc
1.07%
Lincoln National Corp.
1.04%
Popular, Inc.
1.04%
Roku, Inc.
1.03%
Everest Group Ltd.
1.00%
Universal Health Services, Inc.
0.99%
Box, Inc.
0.96%
Cathay General Bancorp
0.92%
UMB Financial Corp.
0.92%
Bill Holdings, Inc.
0.91%
Talen Energy Corp.
0.91%
The Timken Co.
0.87%
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.
0.86%
nVent Electric Plc
0.85%
Frequently asked questions about WSML and BRSM

Which ETF is bigger: WSML or BRSM?

As of September 11, 2026, WSML holds $668.00 M in assets under management (AUM), while BRSM manages $26.86 M.

What sectors do the WSML and BRSM ETFs invest in?

WSML leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Technology. Meanwhile, BRSM focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the WSML ETF and BRSM ETF?

WSML top holdings include Sandisk Corp., BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury and ATI, Inc.. BRSM holds in its top three: Aramark, TechnipFMC plc and Lincoln National Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: WSML or BRSM?

WSML holds 3527 securities with 4.73% of its assets in the top 15. BRSM has 311 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.45%.

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