EWJ — iShares MSCI Japan ETF
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (ticker: EWJ) is a equity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking MSCI Japan Index. It was launched on 1996-03-12.
About EWJ
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) is an equity fund that aims to track the investment results of the MSCI Japan Index. It holds 184 common stocks, providing exposure to the Japanese equity market. The fund is managed by BlackRock, Inc.
Investors might consider EWJ for broad exposure to Japanese equities, including companies like Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc and Toyota Motor Corp. It is categorized under Size and Style within the Equity: Japan - Total Market segment.
- Tracks the MSCI Japan Index.
- Invests in 184 Japanese common stocks.
- Expense ratio of 0.50%.
- Total AUM of $20.89 billion.
- Top holdings include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc and Toyota Motor Corp.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 1.36% |
| 1 Week | -1.05% |
| 1 Month | -0.29% |
| 3 Months | 8.47% |
| 6 Months | 10.53% |
| YTD | 13.88% |
| 1 Year | 25.57% |
| 3 Years | 56.32% |
| 5 Years | 43.94% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.48% |
| 2 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.48% |
| 3 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.48% |
| 4 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.05% |
| 5 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.05% |
| 6 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.05% |
| 7 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.05% |
| 8 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 7203 | 5.05% |
| 9 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | N/A | 5.04% |
| 10 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | N/A | 5.04% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Size and Style |
| Segment | Equity: Japan - Total Market |
| Region | Developed Asia Pacific |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Japan Index |
| Inception Date | 1996-03-12 |
| Tax on Distributions | Qualified dividends |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | EWJ |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares MSCI Japan ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $22.00B |
| Inception | 1996-03-12 |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Japan Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EWJ track?
EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF) tracks MSCI Japan Index, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of EWJ?
EWJ has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of EWJ?
EWJ has approximately $22.00B in assets under management.
Does EWJ pay a dividend?
EWJ distributes income according to its prospectus (Qualified dividends tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues EWJ?
EWJ is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 1996-03-12.
Open the interactive EWJ dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.