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SCJ ETF · iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF
The SCJ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Japan Small Cap Index. The SCJ ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 775 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.-9.42%
Last price
$95.99
1M perf.
-8.76%
1M flows
+€44M
AuM
€208M
E/R
0.5%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
SCJ
$95.99
Performance & flows
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SCJ
$95.97
+4.24%
Japan Blended Cap
+3.38%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -8.76%  | +4.24% | +28.50% | +54.44%  | +29.84% | -10.54% | +4.71% | +4.71% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$95.97
1D NAV change
-0.09%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
775
Inception date
12/20/2007
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
Finland
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Sweden
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 Fund seeks to track the performance of MSCI Japan Small Cap Index composed of small cap Japanese companies.
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 | +4.24% | +28.50% | +54.44% | +29.84% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
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3
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5
6
7
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Japan
99.67%
Unavailable
0.26%
Sectors
Industrials
24.64%
Consumer Discretionary
14.51%
Materials
11.70%
Information Technology
11.20%
Real Estate
8.88%
Financials
7.51%
Consumer Staples
7.45%
Health Care
4.20%
Unavailable
3.76%
Other
6.15%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 775
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
IBIDEN
SHOWA DENKO
SHIMIZU
JP3293330001
MITSUI MINING AND SMELTING
SOJITZ
YASKAWA ELECTRIC
JP3351500008
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TOYO SUISAN
ASHIKAGA HOLDING
NGK SPARK PLUG
FUKUOKA FINANCIAL GP
ROHM
FURUKAWA ELEC
MEIJI HOLDINGS
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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 SCJ 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.
SCJ’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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77.56% of holdings have positive scoring
22.70% of holdings have negative scoring
14.40%
44.70%
18.47%
16.08%
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 Total Return Net Small Cap Japan Index - USD
Index ticker
NCUAJN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about SCJ
What does iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF, SCJ, invest in?
SCJ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Japanese Equities.
Which benchmark or index does SCJ replicate?
SCJ tracks the MSCI Daily Total Return Net Small Cap Japan Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SCJ?
SCJ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.5%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was SCJ launched?
SCJ was introduced to the market on December 20, 2007. It trades on Finland, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of SCJ?
iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF, SCJ, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SCJ?
SCJ oversees €208M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has SCJ performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, SCJ returned -8.76% over the past month, 4.24% over the last three months and 4.71% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SCJ?
As of March 13, 2026, SCJ recorded net flows of +€44M over the last month and +€61M year-to-date.
Does SCJ distribute dividends?
SCJ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.00%.
What are the main country or region exposures of SCJ?
As of January 31, 2026, SCJ has significant geographic allocations in Japan.
In which sector or theme does SCJ invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, SCJ focuses largely on Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Materials.
How many securities does SCJ hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, SCJ holds 775 positions in its portfolio, with 8.96% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SCJ?
As of January 31, 2026, SCJ top three holdings include IBIDEN, SHOWA DENKO and SHIMIZU.
What is the base currency of SCJ?
The base currency of SCJ is USD.
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