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WRND
+2.72 · +7.69%
$38.14 · NASDAQ

IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF (WRND) ETF Analysis | Global Large-Stock Blend

New York Life Investment Management LLC · USA
AUM:$8.7M
#– of – in Global Large-Stock Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 24.1% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.18% — competitive for the exposure provided.

What is WRND?

The underlying index seeks to provide exposure to innovative companies by investing in the equities of companies around the world whose research and development ("R&D") spending indicates a commitment to innovation and a focus on long-term growth. R&D spending includes expenditures on R&D intended for the development of concepts or ideas for products or services by which the issuer can increase revenues.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
WRND delivered 24.1% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.18% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 48.0% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$8.7M
Expense Ratio0.18%
Dividend Yield1.23%
Holdings50
Inception DateFeb 2022
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderNew York Life Investment Management LLC
Beta1.01
CategoryGlobal Large-Stock Blend
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+12.2%
1Y
+25.6%
3Y
+79.6%
5Y
+84.4%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in WRND 5 years ago, it would have grown to £18,444 — a gain of £8,444.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

WRND delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearWRND
2026 YTD+16.1%
2025+28.2%
2024+14.7%
2023+33.9%
2022-19.2%
CAGR 4yr+12.3%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +14.7%Worst year: -19.2% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
20.0%
Moderate
Momentum
+5.8%
30-day change
Support Level
42.09
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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