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1478 ETF · iShares MSCI Japan High Dividend ETF
The 1478 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Japan High Dividend Yield Index. The 1478 ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 33 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.-4.80%
Last price
¥5,014
1M perf.
-2.83%
1M flows
-€24M
AuM
€916M
E/R
0.21%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
1478
¥5,014
Performance & flows
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1478
¥4,969.7
+10.91%
Japan Blended Cap
+6.52%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.83%  | +10.91% | +37.56%  | +121.26% | +168.93% | -5.61% | +8.66% | +8.66% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
¥4,969.72
1D NAV change
+2.08%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
33
Inception date
10/19/2015
Jurisdiction
Japan
Distribution
Japan
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
JPY
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The iShares MSCI Japan High Dividend ETF seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI Japan High Dividend Yield Index. The index is comprised of Japanese equities screened and selected by MSCI for dividend income, financial health and dividend sustainability.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +10.91% | +37.56% | +121.26% | +168.93% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Japan
99.70%
Unavailable
0.30%
Sectors
Consumer Discretionary
27.21%
Industrials
26.35%
Financials
15.66%
Communication Services
13.35%
Information Technology
5.46%
Consumer Staples
4.17%
Health Care
3.75%
Real Estate
3.75%
Unavailable
0.30%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 33
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
MITSUI
KOMATSU
TOYOTA
MS&AD INSURANCE
ITOCHU
PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
HONDA MOTOR
DAI-ICHI LIFE
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TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS
KDDI
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORP
SOFTBANK CORP
CANON
ASTELLAS PHARMA
TOYOTA TSUSHO
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about 1478 ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
1478’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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76.51% of holdings have positive scoring
23.80% of holdings have negative scoring
42.27%
32.19%
5.86%
17.94%
Consensus levels
Strong
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Weak
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Trackinsight replication rating:
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Japan High Dividend Yield TR Index - JPY
Index ticker
M5JPDY Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1718
Total AuM
€4.97T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about 1478
What does iShares MSCI Japan High Dividend ETF, 1478, invest in?
1478 is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Japanese Equities, excluding REIT.
Which benchmark or index does 1478 replicate?
1478 tracks the MSCI Japan High Dividend Yield TR Index - JPY, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of 1478?
1478 carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.21%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was 1478 launched?
1478 was introduced to the market on October 19, 2015. It trades on Japan
Who is the ETF issuer of 1478?
iShares MSCI Japan High Dividend ETF, 1478, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of 1478?
1478 oversees €916M in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has 1478 performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, 1478 returned -2.83% over the past month, 10.91% over the last three months and 8.66% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for 1478?
As of March 10, 2026, 1478 recorded net flows of -€24M over the last month and +€43M year-to-date.
Does 1478 distribute dividends?
1478 follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.21%.
What are the main country or region exposures of 1478?
As of January 31, 2026, 1478 has significant geographic allocations in Japan.
In which sector or theme does 1478 invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, 1478 focuses largely on Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Financials.
How many securities does 1478 hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, 1478 holds 33 positions in its portfolio, with 69.20% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in 1478?
As of January 31, 2026, 1478 top three holdings include MITSUI, KOMATSU and TOYOTA.
What is the base currency of 1478?
The base currency of 1478 is JPY.
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