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GLOF
+3.08 · +6.07%
$53.78 · NYSE ARCA

iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF (GLOF) ETF Analysis | Global Large-Stock Blend

iShares · USA
AUM:$162.4M
#– of – in Global Large-Stock Blend ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 25.4% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.20% — competitive for the exposure provided.

What is GLOF?

The underlying index is composed of large- and mid-capitalization equity securities from the STOXX World AC Index (the "parent index") that are selected and weighted using an optimization process designed to maximize exposure to five target factors: momentum, quality, value, low volatility and size.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
GLOF delivered 25.4% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.20% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 23.1% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$162.4M
Expense Ratio0.20%
Dividend Yield1.65%
Holdings426
Inception DateApr 2015
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProvideriShares
Beta1.00
CategoryGlobal Large-Stock Blend
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+10.8%
1Y
+22.6%
3Y
+82.0%
5Y
+74.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in GLOF 5 years ago, it would have grown to £17,477 — a gain of £7,477.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

GLOF delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearGLOF
2026 YTD+15.6%
2025+23.9%
2024+18.5%
2023+22.6%
2022-17.1%
CAGR 4yr+10.5%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +12.7%Worst year: -17.1% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
11.7%
Low
Momentum
+4.9%
30-day change
Support Level
59.76
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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