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WSMLvsBRSMETF Comparison

ETF 1
WSML

iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
DM Small Cap
-0.1%
VS
ETF 2
BRSM

MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.49%

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

-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.04.0%Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

Cumulative Flows

050,000100,000150,000200,000250,000Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
WSML
BRSM
+1.38%+4.18%
+1.55%+2.17%
+14.38%n/a
+17.20%n/a
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Flows
WSML
BRSM
-+$253K
+$14M+$771K
-$189M-
-$177M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
WSML
BRSM
+12.56%+12.24%
+15.16%n/a
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Max drawdown
WSML
BRSM
-7.34%-7.38%
-10.19%n/a
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Max drawdown duration
WSML
BRSM
74d74d
49dn/a
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Trading data

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WSML
BRSM
Last sale
10/30/2026 at 3:25 PM
$34.02
$25.77
Previous close
10/29/2026
$34.37
$25.77
Consolidated volume
10/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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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 10/30/2026 at 3:25 PM
Live
Closed
WSML
BRSM
Last price
$34.02
$25.77
1D performance
-1.00%
+0.00%
AuM$668.76 M$27.60 M
E/R0.3%0.38%
Characteristics
WSML
BRSM
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProvideriSharesMFS
BenchmarkMSCI World Small Cap Index-
N° of holdings3648314
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
59.27%
Japan
12.87%
Other
27.86%
BRSM
USA
92.26%
Other
7.74%

Sectors

WSML
Finance
22.82%
Industrials
14.67%
Technology
13.6%
Healthcare
11.68%
Non-Energy Materi.
10.76%
Other
26.48%
BRSM
Finance
23.73%
Technology
16.39%
Healthcare
14.49%
Industrials
12.08%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.64%
Other
24.67%
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Diversification

WSML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

3.47%
BRSM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.19%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of September 30, 2026
WSML
Moderna, Inc.
0.62%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.42%
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
0.21%
Guardant Health, Inc.
0.21%
Viatris, Inc.
0.20%
US Foods Holding Corp.
0.20%
Roku, Inc.
0.19%
Royal Gold, Inc.
0.19%
Woodward, Inc.
0.19%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.
0.18%
Rubrik, Inc.
0.18%
TD SYNNEX Corp.
0.17%
ITT, Inc.
0.17%
Zebra Technologies Corp.
0.17%
MKS, Inc.
0.17%
BRSM
Roku, Inc.
1.11%
Okta, Inc.
1.06%
Box, Inc.
1.04%
Aramark
1.04%
Everest Group Ltd.
1.00%
Lincoln National Corp.
0.95%
Popular, Inc.
0.94%
nVent Electric Plc
0.91%
Cathay General Bancorp
0.89%
Gap, Inc.
0.89%
Bill Holdings, Inc.
0.88%
Talen Energy Corp.
0.87%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
0.87%
Universal Health Services, Inc.
0.87%
UGI Corp.
0.86%
Frequently asked questions about WSML and BRSM

Which ETF is bigger: WSML or BRSM?

As of October 29, 2026, WSML holds $668.76 M in assets under management (AUM), while BRSM manages $27.60 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 Moderna, Inc., BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury and Tenet Healthcare Corp.. BRSM holds in its top three: Roku, Inc., Okta, Inc. and Box, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: WSML or BRSM?

WSML holds 3669 securities with 3.47% of its assets in the top 15. BRSM has 314 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.19%.

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