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4. iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (BATS:SMIN)

5-Year Performance as of September 26: 71.21%

The iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (BATS:SMIN) helps diversify stock portfolios for investors. It aims to reflect the performance of the MSCI India Small Cap Index. This ETF provides investors with exposure to these small Indian public firms, offering a targeted access to small-cap Indian stocks. It was launched on February 8, 2012, and by September 26, 2023, it held a portfolio consisting of 447 stocks. The fund’s total assets amount to $447 million as of September 26, 2023, along with an expense ratio of 0.74%.

Persistent Systems Limited (NSE:PERSISTENT) is one of the top holdings of the iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (BATS:SMIN). Persistent Systems Limited (NSE:PERSISTENT) is a company that offers software products, services, and technology solutions across India, North America, and worldwide. Their clientele spans different sectors including banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, industrial, software and hi-tech, as well as telecom and media. Persistent Systems Limited (NSE:PERSISTENT) was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Pune, India.