International Small-Cap ETF Reaches 52-Week High, Leaving Investors Wondering What's Next
International Small-Cap ETF Reaches 52-Week High, Leaving Investors Wondering What's Next
These companies, along with others like The iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:SCZ) is making headlines, hitting a fresh 52-week high of $65.60 during day trading on Wednesday. This milestone caps a positive year for the ETF, which has risen by 6.33% year-to-date and a decent 12.84% over the past year.
週三，iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (納斯達克：SCZ) 創下了52周新高，達到了65.60美元。這一里程碑標誌着該ETF今年的積極表現，年初至今上漲了6.33%，過去一年上漲了12.84%。
What's Powering The Performance?
推動表現的原因是什麼？
SCZ, which tracks the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index, is benefiting from the strong performance of small-cap stocks in developed markets outside of North America. This ETF, with a 0.4% expense ratio and $9.42 billion in assets under management (AUM), offers exposure to small-cap companies across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.
SCZ跟蹤MSCI EAFE Small Cap指數，受益於發達市場北美以外小盤股的強勁表現。該ETF的費用比率爲0.4%，資產管理規模達到了942億美元，爲投資者提供了歐洲、澳洲和遠東地區的小盤公司投資機會。
The fund's diversified portfolio, with its top 15 holdings, drives its success and contributes to its upward momentum. Leading the charge are companies like Zealand Pharma A/S (OTCPK:ZLDPF) (0.32% of assets) and Marks and Spencer Group plc (OTCQX:MAKSF) (0.31% of assets), both of which have seen positive developments recently.
該基金的多元化投資組合，以及其前15個持倉推動了其成功並促進了其上漲勢頭。領頭股包括New Zealand Pharma A/S (OTCPK: ZLDPF)（佔資產的0.32%）和Marks and Spencer Group plc (OTCQX: MAKSF)（佔資產的0.31%），這兩家公司最近都有積極的發展。
These companies, along with others like DS Smith Plc (OTCPK:DITHF) and Addtech AB (OTCPK:ADDHY), are helping to drive SCZ's robust performance.
這些公司與DS Smith Plc (OTCPK: DITHF)和Addtech Ab (OTCPK: ADDHY)等其他公司一起，正推動着SCZ的強勁表現。
As interest in small-cap stocks continues to grow, investors may want to keep an eye on events like the upcoming Benzinga SmallCAP Conference, where industry trends and investment opportunities in this space are often highlighted.
隨着對小盤股的興趣持續增長，投資者可能希望密切關注類似即將舉行的Benzinga SmallCAP Conference等活動，這些活動經常突出行業趨勢和投資機會。
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Regional & Sector Strength
區域和行業板塊的實力
Europe (50.81%) and Asia Pacific (48.5%) dominate the ETF's regional exposure, with Japan (34.94%), the United Kingdom (14.59%), and Australia (9.28%) as the top three countries.
歐洲（50.81%）和亞太地區（48.5%）是該etf的區域投資主導，日本（34.94%）、英國（14.59%）和澳洲（9.28%）是前三個國家。
This geographic diversification is proving advantageous as these regions continue to recover and grow in the post-pandemic economic landscape.
這種地理分散性在後疫情經濟景氣環境中顯示出優勢，這些地區持續復甦和增長。
The Road Ahead
未來之路
With the fund trading at a high, investors might wonder if there's more room to grow.
由於該基金的高估值，投資者可能會想知道是否還有繼續增長的空間。
Technical charts indicate that the iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF is exhibiting strong bullish momentum, with its share price currently above its five, 20 and 50-day exponential moving averages. The ETF has consistently stayed above key moving averages, including the eight-day simple moving average (SMA) at $63.79, the 20-day SMA at $62.91 and the 50-day SMA at $62.82, all signaling bullish momentum.
技術圖表顯示，iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF正展現出強勁的看漲動量，其股價目前高於其五日、20日和50日指數移動平均線。該etf持續保持在關鍵移動平均線之上，包括八日的簡單移動平均線（sma）63.79美元、20日的sma62.91美元和50日的sma62.82美元，都顯示出看漲動量。
With the 200-day SMA at $61.56, the ETF's current price further confirms the ongoing upward trend.
由於200天sma爲61.56美元，該etf的當前價格進一步確認了持續上升趨勢。
Given its strong holdings and bullish trends in key regions, SCZ might continue to perform well. However, caution is warranted due to its recent rapid ascent.
考慮到其強大的持倉和主要地區的看漲趨勢，scz可能會繼續表現良好。然而，鑑於其近期迅速上漲，需要保持謹慎。
Don't miss the opportunity to dominate in a volatile market at the Benzinga SmallCAP Conference on Oct. 9-10, 2024, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.
不要錯過2024年10月9日至10日，芝加哥市中心卓越里程萬麗酒店小盤股研討會主賓Benzinga。
Get exclusive access to CEO presentations, 1:1 meetings with investors, and valuable insights from top financial experts. Whether you're a trader, entrepreneur, or investor, this event offers unparalleled opportunities to grow your portfolio and network with industry leaders.
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