iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ InternationalUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 8306.T | 4.06% | |
| Toyota Motor Corp | 7203.T | 3.66% | |
| Hitachi Ltd | 6501.T | 2.86% | |
| Advantest Corp | 6857.T | 2.76% | |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 8316.T | 2.58% | |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd | 8035.T | 2.54% | |
| SoftBank Group Corp | 9984.T | 2.48% | |
| Sony Group Corp | 6758.T | 2.45% | |
| Mizuho Financial Group Inc | 8411.T | 2.14% | |
| Mitsubishi Corp | 8058.T | 2.05% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) is a International ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.49% and $21B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc, Toyota Motor Corp, Hitachi Ltd. The ETF currently yields 4.08% in dividends. Year-to-date, EWJ has returned +12.15%.
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Japanese equity market.
FAQ — EWJ
What is the TER of EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF)?
EWJ has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49 % per year. That sits above the international category median (0.32 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has EWJ delivered?
Performance for EWJ: YTD: +12.15 % · 3-year p.a.: +17.43 % · 5-year p.a.: +8.78 %. Over 5 years, EWJ outperforms the international category median of +8.37 % by +0.41 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of EWJ?
The five largest positions in EWJ are: 8306.T, 7203.T, 6501.T, 6857.T, 8316.T. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does EWJ pay dividends?
EWJ has a current dividend yield of 4.08 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for EWJ?
EWJ is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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