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SODJ ETF · iShares MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF
The SODJ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Japan Screened Index. The SODJ ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 161 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
USD
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This fund is part ofJapan Blended Cap1M perf.-10.06%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-9.23%
1M flows
+€13M
AuM
€366M
E/R
0.15%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
SODJ
N/A
Performance & flows
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December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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SODJ
$7.42
+1.82%
Japan Blended Cap
+3.11%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -9.23%  | +1.82%  | +25.06% | +57.09% | +34.62% | -9.85% | +3.26% | +3.26% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
More details
NAV
3/13/2026
$7.52
1D NAV change
-0.95%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
161
Inception date
10/19/2018
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Netherlands
Spain
Italy
Luxembourg
United Kingdom
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Share class info
USD distributing
Total AuM of fund
€2.06B
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 | +1.82% | +25.06% | +57.09% | +34.62% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
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PRIIPS
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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 SODJ 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.
SODJ’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
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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 SODJ
What does iShares MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF, SODJ, invest in?
SODJ is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Japanese Equities.
Which benchmark or index does SODJ replicate?
SODJ tracks the MSCI Japan Screened Net Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SODJ?
SODJ carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was SODJ launched?
SODJ was introduced to the market on October 19, 2018. It trades on Netherlands, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of SODJ?
iShares MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF, SODJ, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
Does SODJ have multiple share classes?
Yes, SODJ 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 SODJ?
SODJ oversees €366M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has SODJ performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, SODJ returned -9.23% over the past month, 1.82% over the last three months and 3.26% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SODJ?
As of March 13, 2026, SODJ recorded net flows of +€13M over the last month and +€15M year-to-date.
Does SODJ distribute dividends?
SODJ follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.64%.
What are the main country or region exposures of SODJ?
As of January 31, 2026, SODJ has significant geographic allocations in Japan.
In which sector or theme does SODJ invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, SODJ focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.
How many securities does SODJ hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, SODJ holds 161 positions in its portfolio, with 40.04% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SODJ?
As of January 31, 2026, SODJ top three holdings include TOYOTA, MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP and HITACHI.
What is the base currency of SODJ?
The base currency of SODJ is USD.
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