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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 34 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 7/3/2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.+2.04%
Last price
Â¥5,093
1M perf.
+1.77%
1M flows
-€103M
AuM
€770M
TER
0.21%
Rating
Not rated
1478
Â¥5,093
Performance & flows
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1478
Â¥5,082.72
+0.98%
Japan Blended Cap
+13.58%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/3/2026
Â¥5,082.75
1D NAV change
+1.04%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
34
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 | +0.98%  | +35.44%  | +84.32%  | +169.58%  |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Japan
97.13%
Unavailable
2.87%
Sectors
Consumer Cyclicals
20.75%
Finance
18.49%
Telecommunications
13.52%
Industrials
11.80%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
11.55%
Healthcare
10.15%
Non-Energy Materials
4.44%
Technology
3.60%
Unavailable
2.87%
Other
2.83%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 34
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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1478
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1783
Total AuM
€5.56T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.283%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €774.54B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €163.74B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €134.68B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €131.33B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €123.85B |
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 €770M in assets as of July 3, 2026.
Does 1478 distribute dividends?
1478 follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 3, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.16%.
What are the main country or region exposures of 1478?
As of May 31, 2026, 1478 has significant geographic allocations in Japan.
In which sector or theme does 1478 invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, 1478 focuses largely on Consumer Cyclicals, Finance and Telecommunications.
How many securities does 1478 hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, 1478 holds 34 positions in its portfolio, with 65.31% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in 1478?
As of May 31, 2026, 1478 top three holdings include Toyota Motor Corp., Komatsu Ltd. and KDDI Corp..
What is the base currency of 1478?
The base currency of 1478 is JPY.
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