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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 160 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
Real-time data unavailable for SGAJ
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.+6.57%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+3.13%
1M flows
+€230M
AuM
€2.07B
TER
0.15%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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SGAJ
N/A

Performance & flows

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SGAJ
$9.76
+8.86%
Japan Blended Cap
+7.91%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+3.13%
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+8.86%
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+34.70%
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+65.88%
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+54.13%
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+1.40%
+17.44%
+17.88%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BFNM3L97
AuM
€2.07B
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TER
0.15%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
6/3/2026
$9.76
1D NAV change
+1.95%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
160
Inception date
10/19/2018
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Netherlands
Denmark
Norway
Poland
Spain
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD capitalizing 
Total AuM of fund
€2.42B
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
+8.86%
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+34.70%
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+65.88%
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+54.13%
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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
98.74%
Unavailable
1.26%
Sectors
Industrials
25.05%
Financials
18.72%
Information Technology
16.41%
Consumer Discretionary
14.00%
Communication Services
7.25%
Health Care
6.56%
Materials
3.59%
Consumer Staples
2.77%
Unavailable
2.61%
Other
3.03%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 160
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
TOYOTA
HITACHI
ADVANTEST
SUMITOMO MITSUI
TOKYO ELECTRON
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
SONY GROUP CORPORATION
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MIZUHO FINANCIAL
MITSUBISHI
MITSUI
FAST RETAILING
KEYENCE
TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS
SHIN-ETSU CHEM
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of March 31, 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
72.98% of holdings have positive scoring
28.30% of holdings have negative scoring
48.48%
21.49%
23.17%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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SGAJ
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 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
1771
Total AuM
€5.46T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2829%

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 Netherlands, 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 €2.07B in assets as of June 3, 2026.

How has SGAJ performed lately?

Based on data from June 3, 2026, SGAJ returned 3.13% over the past month, 8.86% over the last three months and 17.88% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for SGAJ?

As of June 3, 2026, SGAJ recorded net flows of +€231M over the last month and +€185M 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 April 30, 2026, SGAJ has significant geographic allocations in Japan.

In which sector or theme does SGAJ invest in?

As of April 30, 2026, SGAJ focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

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

As of April 30, 2026, SGAJ holds 160 positions in its portfolio, with 39.40% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in SGAJ?

As of April 30, 2026, SGAJ top three holdings include MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, TOYOTA and HITACHI.

What is the base currency of SGAJ?

The base currency of SGAJ is USD.

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