iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
| Assets | $20.31B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| PE Ratio | 19.41 |
| Shares Out | 218.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 76.74% |
| 1-Year Return | +32.89% |
| Volume | 7,720,686 |
| Open | 92.67 |
| Previous Close | 92.48 |
| Day's Range | 92.25 - 92.81 |
| 52-Week Low | 59.84 |
| 52-Week High | 94.28 |
| Beta | 0.64 |
| Holdings | 187 |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
About EWJ
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Japan index, a market-cap-weighted index which covers roughly 85% of the investable universe of securities traded in Japan. EWJ was launched on Mar 12, 1996 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
28.12% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Motor Corporation | 7203 | 4.43% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 4.15% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 2.92% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 8316 | 2.67% |
| Advantest Corporation | 6857 | 2.66% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 2.59% |
| Tokyo Electron Limited | 8035 | 2.51% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 8411 | 2.15% |
| Mitsubishi Corporation | 8058 | 2.06% |
| SoftBank Group Corp. | 9984 | 1.99% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $3.06137 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.59118 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.06445 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.50865 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.87459 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.43064 | Jun 13, 2023 |
News
Tokyo Inflation Slows Below Bank of Japan's Target But Rate-Hike Path Seems Intact
Inflation in Japan's capital cooled below the central bank's 2% target for the first time in over a year, but the slowdown is unlikely to derail further interest rate hikes.
Bank of Japan's Most Hawkish Member Says Rate Hike Needed Soon
With deflation now firmly in the rearview mirror, the path is clear for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates sooner rather than later, said policy board member Hajime Takata.
JGBs Rise, Aided by Slowing Inflation in Japan
JGBs rose in price terms in the morning Tokyo session, aided by government data released earlier showing slowing inflation in Japan.
Japan inflation falls below BOJ's 2% target for first time since March 2022
The 1.5% figure ended a run of 45 straight months that the inflation rate has been above the Bank of Japan's 2% target. Government tax relief and fading food costs were expected to push CPI below 2% i...
Japan Inflation Cools, Giving BOJ More Room to Operate
Consumer inflation, excluding volatile fresh food prices, climbed 2.0% in January from a year earlier, compared with December's 2.4% rise.
Japan's Economy Returns to Growth, Clearing Way for Rate Hikes
Japan's economy returned to growth in the final quarter of 2025 despite the hit from U.S. tariffs, giving the central bank room to keep raising interest rates.
Yen near 160, a record Nikkei 225, higher yields: What experts expect after Sanae Takaichi's landslide victory
A revival of the "Takaichi trade" is likely to be on the table Markets anticipated looser policy, boosting stocks and bond yields.
Japan Is the Market's ‘Big Story' as Investors Await 40-Year Bond Auction
Plans for looser fiscal policy in Japan have triggered big moves in the yen and Japanese government bonds that have investors increasingly on edge around the world.
From Tokyo To Oslo, Country ETFs Are Running Hot As Global Markets Ride Policy Shifts, AI Buzz
Early 2026 is shaping up as a stock-picker's market, with investors increasingly rewarding countries where inflation is peaking, policy clarity is improving, or growth drivers are strengthening.
Japan Government Bond Yields, Stocks Fall After Yen's Rebound
Japanese government bond yields and stocks dropped Monday after U.S. and Japanese authorities signaled that they are ready to step in to prop up the yen, sparking a rebound in the Japanese currency.
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates at 30-Year High as It Gauges Impact of Last Hike
The Bank of Japan's first meeting of the year took place against a dramatic backdrop of bond market gyrations, worries about government policies and a volatile yen.
Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%
The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 fiscal year to 1% from 0.7%.
Japan inflation cools to 2.1%, lowest since March 2022, but rice prices loom large ahead of election
Japan inflation cools to 2.1%, lowest since March 2022, but rice prices loom large ahead of election
Foreign Stocks Extend Lead Over U.S. Shares In 2026
Global stocks are still outperforming US shares so far in 2026, extending last year's winning run. Using a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (Jan. 21), all the major equity regions of the world ar...
From Tactical to Essential: Japan Anchors Intl' Equity Comeback
International equities had a strong 2025, largely anchored on a focus on valuations. Now, as the opportunity broadens out and finds fundamental support, appetite for exposure to international equities...
Japan's long-bond yields surge to record highs. Why it may be a problem beyond Tokyo.
The problems in Japan may expand elsewhere.
Japan's Long-Term Bond Yields Surge as Looming Election Triggers Fiscal Worries
Japan's long-term government bond yields surged to multi-year highs Tuesday, spurred by fears that an upcoming election could lead to a consumption-tax rate cut that might worsen the country's public ...
Japanese Love the New Prime Minister. Markets Don't.
Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, and the Bank of Japan have a chance to steer post-deflation the country onto a stable growth path.
JGBs Fall, Weighed by Gains in Japan's Equities Market
JGBs fell in price terms in the morning Tokyo session on the first trading day of 2026.
Japan Is The Canary In The Global Debt Coal Mine
Japan faces a structural debt and inflation challenge as yields rise and the BoJ steps back from bond purchases. Higher Japanese yields risk destabilizing global bond markets, with potential capital r...
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 30 years as inflation stays above target
The hike comes against the backdrop of rising inflation and a weak Japanese economy.
Japan's consumer inflation stays above cenbank's target for 44th month, boosting case for a rate hike
Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, remained unchanged from 3% in October, and came in line with Reuters-polled economists' average estimate.
Nikkei 225 Slips As SoftBank Slump And BOJ Hike Fear Pressure Tech Stocks
SoftBank drops 7% after Oracle fallout. Nikkei closes 0.9% lower at 50,149.
Japan's Economy Shrinks at Faster Pace Than Initially Estimated
Real gross domestic product shrank 2.3% on an annualized basis in the third quarter, compared with preliminary estimates of a 1.8% fall.