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EWJ ETF · iShares MSCI Japan ETF
The EWJ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Japan Index. The EWJ ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 182 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.-4.41%
Last price
$85.73
1M perf.
-6.64%
1M flows
+€2.07B
AuM
€16.73B
E/R
0.49%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
EWJ
$85.73
Performance & flows
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EWJ
$86.47
+6.86%
Japan Blended Cap
+8.11%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.64%  | +6.86% | +31.62%  | +65.88% | +43.87% | -6.52% | +7.31% | +7.31% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$86.47
1D NAV change
+0.28%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
182
Inception date
3/12/1996
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Sweden
Finland
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Japanese equities.
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 | +6.86% | +31.62% | +65.88% | +43.87% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Japan
99.81%
Unavailable
0.17%
Sectors
Industrials
25.54%
Financials
17.66%
Consumer Discretionary
16.02%
Information Technology
14.64%
Communication Services
7.06%
Health Care
6.22%
Consumer Staples
4.31%
Materials
3.23%
Unavailable
0.95%
Other
4.39%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 182
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
TOYOTA
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
HITACHI
SONY GROUP CORPORATION
ADVANTEST
SUMITOMO MITSUI
TOKYO ELECTRON
MIZUHO FINANCIAL
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SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
MITSUBISHI HVY
MITSUBISHI
MITSUI
ITOCHU
RECRUIT HLDGS CO LTD
KEYENCE
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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 EWJ 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.
EWJ’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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69.57% of holdings have positive scoring
30.60% of holdings have negative scoring
46.43%
20.19%
5.49%
23.57%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Daily Net Total Return Japan Index - USD
Index ticker
NDDUJN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
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 EWJ
What does iShares MSCI Japan ETF, EWJ, invest in?
EWJ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Japanese Equities.
Which benchmark or index does EWJ replicate?
EWJ tracks the MSCI Daily Net Total Return Japan Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of EWJ?
EWJ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.49%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was EWJ launched?
EWJ was introduced to the market on March 12, 1996. It trades on United Kingdom, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of EWJ?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF, EWJ, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of EWJ?
EWJ oversees €16.73B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has EWJ performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, EWJ returned -6.64% over the past month, 6.86% over the last three months and 7.31% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for EWJ?
As of March 10, 2026, EWJ recorded net flows of +€2.07B over the last month and +€2.42B year-to-date.
Does EWJ distribute dividends?
EWJ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.22%.
What are the main country or region exposures of EWJ?
As of January 31, 2026, EWJ has significant geographic allocations in Japan.
In which sector or theme does EWJ invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, EWJ focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does EWJ hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, EWJ holds 182 positions in its portfolio, with 37.21% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in EWJ?
As of January 31, 2026, EWJ top three holdings include TOYOTA, MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP and HITACHI.
What is the base currency of EWJ?
The base currency of EWJ is USD.
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