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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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This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.-4.80%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-7.64%
1M flows
+€49M
AuM
€1.77B
E/R
0.15%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
SGAJ
N/A
Performance & flows
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December 10, 2025 → March 10, 2026
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SGAJ
$8.75
+6.47%
Japan Blended Cap
+6.52%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.64%  | +6.47%  | +26.97%  | +59.76% | +40.43% | -7.80% | +5.62% | +5.62% | |
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Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$8.75
1D NAV change
+2.90%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
161
Inception date
10/19/2018
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Sweden
Liechtenstein
Austria
Switzerland
Latvia
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Share class info
USD capitalizing
Total AuM of fund
€2.14B
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
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +6.47% | +26.97% | +59.76% | +40.43% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
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Countries
Japan
99.41%
Unavailable
0.59%
Sectors
Industrials
25.12%
Financials
19.10%
Information Technology
15.95%
Consumer Discretionary
15.30%
Communication Services
7.70%
Health Care
6.78%
Materials
3.34%
Consumer Staples
2.94%
Unavailable
0.66%
Other
3.11%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 161
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
MITSUI
ITOCHU
RECRUIT HLDGS CO LTD
KEYENCE
FAST RETAILING
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Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
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 SGAJ 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.
SGAJ’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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72.82% of holdings have positive scoring
27.78% of holdings have negative scoring
48.07%
21.52%
5.29%
21.86%
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 Japan Screened Net Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NU721420 Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
iShares ID Card
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 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 €1.77B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has SGAJ performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, SGAJ returned -7.64% over the past month, 6.47% over the last three months and 5.62% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SGAJ?
As of March 10, 2026, SGAJ recorded net flows of +€49M over the last month and +€85M 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 January 31, 2026, SGAJ has significant geographic allocations in Japan.
In which sector or theme does SGAJ invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, SGAJ focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.
How many securities does SGAJ hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, SGAJ holds 161 positions in its portfolio, with 40.04% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SGAJ?
As of January 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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