iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About WOOD

What does WOOD invest in?

The iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF aims to replicate the investment performance of a benchmark index. This index consists of company shares sourced from around the world, all of which are involved in or linked to the timber and forestry sector.

What is the expense ratio of WOOD?

iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) charges an expense ratio of 0.39%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WOOD?

iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) manages $247.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is WOOD actively managed or an index fund?

WOOD is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (WOOD's is 0.39%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was WOOD launched?

iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) launched in June 2008 and is managed by IShares.

How has WOOD performed?

WOOD's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.