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SGAJ
IE00BFNM3L97
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SGAJ ETF · iShares MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF

The SGAJ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Japan Screened Index. The SGAJ ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 161 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
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LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.+4.76%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+8.43%
1M flows
-€72M
AuM
€1.67B
E/R
0.15%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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SGAJ
N/A

Performance & flows

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SGAJ
$8.95
+2.81%
Japan Blended Cap
+2.42%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+8.43%
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+2.81%
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+31.80%
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+61.33%
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+42.06%
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+7.65%
+7.65%
+8.05%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BFNM3L97
AuM
€1.67B
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E/R
0.15%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/23/2026
$8.95
1D NAV change
-0.84%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
161
Inception date
10/19/2018
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Sweden
Finland
Latvia
Switzerland
Austria
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI Japan Screened Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD capitalizing 
Total AuM of fund
€1.98B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Fund aims to achieve a return on your investment, through a combination of capital growth and income on the Funds’ assets, which reflects the return of the MSCI Japan Screened Index, the Fund’s benchmark index (Index).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+2.81%
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+31.80%
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+61.33%
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+42.06%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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PRIIPS
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Exposure

Countries
Japan
98.49%
Unavailable
1.32%
Other
0.19%
Sectors
Industrials
25.09%
Financials
18.99%
Consumer Discretionary
14.97%
Information Technology
14.23%
Health Care
7.26%
Communication Services
7.15%
Materials
3.60%
Consumer Staples
3.09%
Unavailable
2.32%
Other
3.29%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 161
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
TOYOTA
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
HITACHI
SONY GROUP CORPORATION
SUMITOMO MITSUI
MITSUBISHI
TOKYO ELECTRON
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MIZUHO FINANCIAL
MITSUI
TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
FAST RETAILING
ITOCHU
KEYENCE
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about SGAJ ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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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.


SGAJ’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
73.10% of holdings have positive scoring
28.23% of holdings have negative scoring
48.59%
21.44%
22.94%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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SGAJ
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 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
1740
Total AuM
€5.15T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%
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Frequently asked questions about SGAJ

What does iShares MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF, SGAJ, invest in?

SGAJ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Japanese Equities.

Which benchmark or index does SGAJ replicate?

SGAJ tracks the MSCI Japan Screened Net Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SGAJ?

SGAJ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was SGAJ launched?

SGAJ was introduced to the market on October 19, 2018. It trades on Sweden, among other exchanges

Who is the ETF issuer of SGAJ?

iShares MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF, SGAJ, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

Does SGAJ have multiple share classes?

Yes, SGAJ is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SGAJ?

SGAJ oversees €1.67B in assets as of April 23, 2026.

How has SGAJ performed lately?

Based on data from April 23, 2026, SGAJ returned 8.43% over the past month, 2.81% over the last three months and 8.05% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for SGAJ?

As of April 23, 2026, SGAJ recorded net flows of -€71M over the last month and -€40M year-to-date.

Does SGAJ distribute dividends?

SGAJ follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.

What are the main country or region exposures of SGAJ?

As of March 31, 2026, SGAJ has significant geographic allocations in Japan.

In which sector or theme does SGAJ invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, SGAJ focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.

How many securities does SGAJ hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, SGAJ holds 161 positions in its portfolio, with 38.60% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in SGAJ?

As of March 31, 2026, SGAJ top three holdings include TOYOTA, MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP and HITACHI.

What is the base currency of SGAJ?

The base currency of SGAJ is USD.

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