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.
周三，iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (纳斯达克：SCZ) 创下了52周新高，达到了65.60美元。这一里程碑标志着该ETF今年的积极表现，年初至今上涨了6.33%，过去一年上涨了12.84%。
What's Powering The Performance?
推动表现的原因是什么？
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跟踪MSCI EAFE Small Cap指数，受益于发达市场北美以外小盘股的强劲表现。该ETF的费用比率为0.4%，资产管理规模达到了942亿美元，为投资者提供了欧洲、澳洲和远东地区的小盘公司投资机会。
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.
该基金的多元化投资组合，以及其前15个持仓推动了其成功并促进了其上涨势头。领头股包括New Zealand Pharma A/S (OTCPK: ZLDPF)（占资产的0.32%）和Marks and Spencer Group plc (OTCQX: MAKSF)（占资产的0.31%），这两家公司最近都有积极的发展。
These companies, along with others like DS Smith Plc (OTCPK:DITHF) and Addtech AB (OTCPK:ADDHY), are helping to drive SCZ's robust performance.
这些公司与DS Smith Plc (OTCPK: DITHF)和Addtech Ab (OTCPK: ADDHY)等其他公司一起，正推动着SCZ的强劲表现。
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.
随着对小盘股的兴趣持续增长，投资者可能希望密切关注类似即将举行的Benzinga SmallCAP Conference等活动，这些活动经常突出行业趋势和投资机会。
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Regional & Sector Strength
区域和行业板块的实力
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.
欧洲（50.81%）和亚太地区（48.5%）是该etf的区域投资主导，日本（34.94%）、英国（14.59%）和澳洲（9.28%）是前三个国家。
This geographic diversification is proving advantageous as these regions continue to recover and grow in the post-pandemic economic landscape.
这种地理分散性在后疫情经济景气环境中显示出优势，这些地区持续复苏和增长。
The Road Ahead
未来之路
With the fund trading at a high, investors might wonder if there's more room to grow.
由于该基金的高估值，投资者可能会想知道是否还有继续增长的空间。
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.
技术图表显示，iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF正展现出强劲的看涨动量，其股价目前高于其五日、20日和50日指数移动平均线。该etf持续保持在关键移动平均线之上，包括八日的简单移动平均线（sma）63.79美元、20日的sma62.91美元和50日的sma62.82美元，都显示出看涨动量。
With the 200-day SMA at $61.56, the ETF's current price further confirms the ongoing upward trend.
由于200天sma为61.56美元，该etf的当前价格进一步确认了持续上升趋势。
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.
考虑到其强大的持仓和主要地区的看涨趋势，scz可能会继续表现良好。然而，鉴于其近期迅速上涨，需要保持谨慎。
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.
不要错过2024年10月9日至10日，芝加哥市中心卓越里程万丽酒店小盘股研讨会主宾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.
获得与首席执行官会面、投资者1对1会议以及来自顶尖金融专家的有价值的见解的独家权限。无论您是交易员、企业家还是投资者，此次活动都为您提供了与行业领袖建立联系及增长投资组合的无与伦比的机会。
Secure your spot and get your tickets today!
立即预订你的位置并获取门票！
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