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HEWJ ETF · iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
The HEWJ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Japan Index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.-9.42%
Last price
$55.77
1M perf.
-6.90%
1M flows
+€187M
AuM
€643M
E/R
1.02%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
HEWJ
$55.77
Performance & flows
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HEWJ
$55.83
+5.90%
Japan Blended Cap
+3.38%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.90%  | +5.90%  | +41.18% | +121.27% | +134.61% | -7.44% | +6.03% | +6.03% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$55.83
1D NAV change
-0.76%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Other
Replication model
ETF based
No. of holdings
182
Inception date
1/31/2014
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
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 Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization Japanese equities while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar.
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 | +5.90% | +41.18% | +121.27%  | +134.61% |
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Japan 100% hedged to USD Total Return Net Index - USD
Index ticker
M0JPHUSD Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €604.11B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €145.9B |
AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €120.51B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €118.19B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €112.42B |
Frequently asked questions about HEWJ
What does iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF, HEWJ, invest in?
HEWJ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Japanese Equities.
Which benchmark or index does HEWJ replicate?
HEWJ tracks the MSCI Japan 100% hedged to USD Total Return Net Index - USD, through a replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of HEWJ?
HEWJ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.02%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was HEWJ launched?
HEWJ was introduced to the market on January 31, 2014. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of HEWJ?
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF, HEWJ, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of HEWJ?
HEWJ oversees €643M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has HEWJ performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, HEWJ returned -6.90% over the past month, 5.90% over the last three months and 6.03% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for HEWJ?
As of March 13, 2026, HEWJ recorded net flows of +€187M over the last month and +€192M year-to-date.
Does HEWJ distribute dividends?
HEWJ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.81%.
What are the main country or region exposures of HEWJ?
As of January 31, 2026, HEWJ has significant geographic allocations in Japan.
In which sector or theme does HEWJ invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, HEWJ focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does HEWJ hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, HEWJ holds 182 positions in its portfolio, with 38.06% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in HEWJ?
As of January 31, 2026, HEWJ top three holdings include TOYOTA, MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP and HITACHI.
What is the base currency of HEWJ?
The base currency of HEWJ is USD.
Is HEWJ currency-hedged?
HEWJ 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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