iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.24% and the yield is 1.32%. The ten largest holdings are 28% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on URTH
| Last price | $206.35 (+0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $202.99 – $211.95 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 1.32% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
URTH fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Global equities |
| Assets under management | $8.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.24% |
| Number of holdings | 1,250 |
| Portfolio turnover | 3% |
| Inception | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% 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 is designed to measure the performance of equity securities in the large and mid-capitalization segments of developed market countries.
URTH top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 5.50% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 5.46% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 4.26% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 2.85% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 2.20% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 1.83% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 1.69% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 1.73% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 1.20% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 1.21% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
URTH sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33.3% |
| Financial Services | 15.8% |
| Industrials | 10.1% |
| Healthcare | 9.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.1% |
| Communication Services | 8.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.6% |
| Energy | 4.0% |
| Basic Materials | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 2.3% |
| Real Estate | 1.6% |
By region: North America 76.6%, Europe Developed 11.4%, Japan 6.2%, United Kingdom 3.1%, Australasia 1.5%.
URTH returns and risk
| Year to date | +13.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +23.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +13.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.33 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
URTH: frequently asked questions
What does URTH invest in?
iShares MSCI World ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (5.5%), Apple Inc. (5.5%), Microsoft Corporation (4.3%), Amazon.com Inc (2.8%), Alphabet Inc Class A (2.2%).
What is the URTH expense ratio?
0.24% a year: about $24.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the URTH dividend yield?
1.32%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will URTH go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $202.99 to $211.95 from $206.35 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has URTH performed?
Year to date +13.0%, one year +16.1%, three years +23.0% a year, five years +12.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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