iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
| Assets | $15.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 16.11 |
| Shares Out | 189.45M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.66 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 32.28% |
| 1-Year Return | +17.64% |
| Volume | 4,178,745 |
| Open | 83.68 |
| Previous Close | 83.62 |
| Day's Range | 83.44 - 83.80 |
| 52-Week Low | 59.84 |
| 52-Week High | 84.54 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| 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
28.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Motor Corporation | 7203 | 4.12% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 4.04% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 3.81% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 3.18% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 8316 | 2.52% |
| SoftBank Group Corp. | 9984 | 2.44% |
| Advantest Corporation | 6857 | 2.22% |
| Tokyo Electron Limited | 8035 | 2.12% |
| Nintendo Co., Ltd. | 7974 | 1.99% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 8411 | 1.98% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.12428 | Dec 19, 2022 |
News
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Global investors like the new-look Japan government, for now
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Japanese stocks: why they climbed to record levels today and what comes next?
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Japan ETFs rally sharply as election of party leader Takaichi signals ‘fiscal taps may stay open'
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Japan to Pick Fifth Leader in 5 Years. The Stock Rally Ignores the Politics.
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Bank of Japan Still on Path to More Rate Hikes, Governor Says
The Bank of Japan remains committed to further interest-rate hikes, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, amid growing speculation over the timing of the central bank's next move.
Japan defends 15% tariffs deal with ‘tough negotiator' Trump
Japan's chief trade negotiator has defended a tariffs deal with the U.S., expressing respect for President Donald Trump and calling him a “tough negotiator.”Trade envoy Ryosei Akazawa noted that the p...
White House: Will honor 15% cap on pharma tariffs as part of trade deals with Japan, EU
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the latest news regarding tariffs.
EU, Japan express confidence in capped US tariffs on drugs
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Trump tariffs cause Japan's exports to the U.S. to plummet for the 5th month in a row
Japan's exports to the United States plummeted 13.8% in August compared to the same month the previous year, marking the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald ...
Japan's Exports Fall for Fourth Straight Month Under Weight of Tariffs
Japan's exports fell 0.1% in August, declining for a fourth consecutive month as higher U.S. tariffs crimped outbound trade.
Japan's exports down in August as automakers grapple with US tariffs
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Japanese Stocks Are Breaking Out. Own Them.
Something has changed to bring in more buyers. The country's economy is solid and rates are reasonable.
EWJ Japan ETF: Political Turmoil In Japan Necessitates Caution
Japan faces political instability, economic stagnation, and demographic headwinds, making broad investments like iShares MSCI Japan ETF unattractive despite recent market declines. The Liberal Democra...
Japan's tariff negotiator says the US's reciprocal tariffs will be lowered by next week
Japan's tariff negotiator said the US would revise tariffs on Japanese goods by September 16. In an X post, he said there would be a reduction in Japanese automobile tariffs.