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New Ireland World Index (Unhedged)

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The World Index Fund (Unhedged) provides exposure to the performance of world equities and aims to track as closely as reasonably possible the performance of the MSCI World ex Select Securities Index over the long-term. The fund's value can be affected by changes in currency exchange rates as it does not use currency hedging. This index also incorporates environmental, social and governance characteristics. The fund is classified as an Article 8 Fund.

The fund invests in the State Street World Index Equity Fund. The fund aims to track as closely as reasonably possible the performance of the MSCI World Index over the long term. This is a passively managed global equity index fund that aims to provide investors with exposure to a diversified basket of global equities, diversified across regions, industry sectors and stocks. The fund's value can be affected by changes in currency exchange rates as it does not use currency hedging.

StatusOpen for Investment
Fund size€10M
SFDRArticle 8
Focusworld equities

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458.00

EUR

+156.88 (+52.10%) past 3 year

as of 19 May 2026

Fund insights

Detailed information extracted from the fund factsheet.

Managed by State Street Investment Management

Currency hedging

The fund's value can be affected by changes in currency exchange rates as it does not use currency hedging.

Securities lending

For some funds that invest in shares or bonds, the assets in that fund may be used for the purpose of securities lending in order to earn an additional return for the fund. While securities lending increases the level of risk within a fund it provides an opportunity to increase the investment return.

ESG & sustainability

This index also incorporates environmental, social and governance characteristics. The fund is classified as a Light Green or Article 8 fund. Article 8 funds or Light Green Funds are defined as funds which promote environmental or social characteristics (although not exclusively) and which invest in companies that follow good governance practices. The underlying investments do not take into account the EU criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities.

Positive screening

The fund invests in companies that follow good governance practices.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Ireland World Index (Unhedged).

World Index (Unhedged) S3 R is a passive equity fund that seeks exposure to world equities. It aims to track the MSCI World ex Select Securities Index as closely as reasonably possible over the long term. The fund is managed by State Street Investment Management and invests across regions including North America, Europe, Japan and the Pacific Basin.

World Index (Unhedged) S3 R does not use currency hedging, so its value can be affected by changes in exchange rates. In plain language, if the currencies of the underlying shares rise or fall against the investor’s currency, the fund’s return can be helped or hurt by that movement. This adds currency exchange rate risk to the fund’s normal share market risk.

Yes. World Index (Unhedged) S3 R is classified as an Article 8, or Light Green, fund because its benchmark incorporates environmental, social and governance characteristics. It promotes environmental or social characteristics and invests in companies that follow good governance practices.

World Index (Unhedged) S3 R is described as High Risk and its value can fluctuate over time, including over the long term. Key risks include sustainability risks, currency exchange rate risk and short-term volatility. Short-term volatility means the fund’s price can rise or fall quickly over short periods, even if the long-term objective is to track the market.

World Index (Unhedged) S3 R is designed for investors seeking broad exposure to global equities through a passive, index-tracking approach. It is intended for a medium to long-term horizon of at least 5 to 7 years. Investors who want an equity fund with ESG characteristics and who are comfortable with market and currency risk may find it suitable.

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