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1496 ETF · iShares USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond
The 1496 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUSD Corp IG Bonds1M perf.-0.04%
Last price
¥1,694
1M perf.
-0.52%
1M flows
-€21M
AuM
€195M
E/R
0.31%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
1496
¥1,694
Performance & flows
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January 9, 2026 → April 9, 2026
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1496
¥1,713.78
-0.41%
USD Corp IG Bonds
+0.44%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.52%  | -0.41%  | +3.20% | -5.20% | -21.50% | +1.45% | +1.45% | -1.04% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/9/2026
¥1,713.72
1D NAV change
+0.37%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Other
Replication model
ETF based
No. of holdings
3093
Inception date
8/24/2017
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
iShares USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond JPY Hedged ETF seeks to track the performance of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade (TTM JPY Hedged) Index. The Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade (TTM JPY Hedged) Index is designed to provide a balanced representation of the liquid USD investment grade corporate market comprised of issuers from developed economies. Bonds are weighted by market capitalization and issuers are capped at 3%. The fund is currency hedged and aims to mitigate the risk of exchange rate fluctuations of assets denominated in foreign currencies.
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 | -0.41% | +3.20% | -5.20% | -21.50% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade (TTM JPY Hedged) Gross Total Return Index - JPY
Index ticker
IBXXTJHT Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1737
Total AuM
€5T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2842%
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Frequently asked questions about 1496
What does iShares USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond, 1496, invest in?
1496 is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets Investment Grade Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does 1496 replicate?
1496 tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade (TTM JPY Hedged) Gross Total Return Index - JPY, through a replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of 1496?
1496 carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.31%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was 1496 launched?
1496 was introduced to the market on August 24, 2017. It trades on Japan
Who is the ETF issuer of 1496?
iShares USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond, 1496, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of 1496?
1496 oversees €195M in assets as of April 9, 2026.
How has 1496 performed lately?
Based on data from April 9, 2026, 1496 returned -0.52% over the past month, -0.41% over the last three months and -1.04% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for 1496?
As of April 9, 2026, 1496 recorded net flows of -€22M over the last month and -€16M year-to-date.
Does 1496 distribute dividends?
1496 follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 9, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.33%.
What are the main country or region exposures of 1496?
As of February 28, 2026, 1496 has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.
In which sector or theme does 1496 invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, 1496 focuses largely on Banks, Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology and Communication services.
How many securities does 1496 hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, 1496 holds 3093 positions in its portfolio, with 3.02% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in 1496?
As of February 28, 2026, 1496 top three holdings include US0669224778, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD.
What is the base currency of 1496?
The base currency of 1496 is JPY.
Is 1496 currency-hedged?
1496 is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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