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S&P 500   4,288.05
DOW   33,507.50
QQQ   358.27
Will the Energy Sector Continue to Outshine the Market?
Buy This Stock for AI Tidal Wave (not NVDA) (Ad)
Borrowers are reassessing their budgets as student loan payments resume after pandemic pause
In a good sign for China's struggling economy, factory activity grows for the first time in 6 months
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QQQ   358.27
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NYSEARCA:EWJ

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) Price, Holdings, & News

$60.29
-0.86 (-1.41%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$60.12
▼
$60.87
50-Day Range
$59.17
▼
$63.70
52-Week Range
$47.64
▼
$64.11
Volume
9.03 million shs
Average Volume
6.06 million shs
Market Capitalization
$12.86 billion
Assets Under Management
$12.41 billion
Dividend Yield
1.11%
Net Expense Ratio
0.50%
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About iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ)

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (the fund), formerly Ishares Msci Japan Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of publicly traded securities in the Japanese market, as measured by the MSCI Japan Index (the Index). The Index consists of stocks traded primarily on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. The Index is reviewed quarterly. BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA) serves as the investment advisor to the Fund.

EWJ Price History

EWJ ETF News Headlines

September 29, 2023 | msn.com
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July 31, 2023 | msn.com
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July 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange
NYSEARCA
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:EWJ
Inception Date
3/12/1996
Fund Manager
Diane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason
Previous Symbol
NYSE:EWJ
Web
www.ishares.com
Phone
+1-617-9377270

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
MSCI Japan Index
Category
Broad Equity
Focus
Strategy
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
Asia-Pacific
Number of Holdings
243

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$12.41 billion
Average Daily Volume
$4.36 million
Discount/Premium
0.07%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
5,460
Put Options
559
Call Options
4,901
Short Interest
4,660,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
213,300,000
Beta
0.68
Creation Unit
150,000
Creation Fee
$5,000.00
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iShares MSCI Japan ETF Expenses

TypeEWJStrategy ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.50%0.45%0.53%0.50%0.50%
Other Expenses0.00%0.35%0.52%0.64%0.57%
Total Expense0.50%0.57%0.69%0.74%0.69%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.38%-0.55%-0.70%-0.58%
Net Expense0.50%0.50%0.59%0.57%0.57%

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 EWJ Holdings

  • TOYOTA MOTOR CORP
    Holding Weight: 5.04%
  • SONY GROUP CORP
    Holding Weight: 3.30%
  • MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC
    Holding Weight: 2.51%
  • KEYENCE CORP
    Holding Weight: 2.32%
  • TOKYO ELECTRON LTD
    Holding Weight: 1.90%
  • MITSUBISHI CORP
    Holding Weight: 1.76%
  • HITACHI LTD
    Holding Weight: 1.75%
  • SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP IN
    Holding Weight: 1.66%
  • SHIN ETSU CHEMICAL LTD
    Holding Weight: 1.65%
  • DAIICHI SANKYO LTD
    Holding Weight: 1.59%

EWJ Sector Exposure

EWJ Industry Exposure

Full Holdings Details

Key Executives

  • Robert H. Silver (Age 58)
    Independent Chairman of the Board
  • Michael Arthur Latham (Age 51)
    President, Director
  • Jack Gee (Age 57)
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
  • Scott F. Radell (Age 48)
    Executive Vice President
  • Amy Schioldager (Age 56)
    Executive Vice President
  • Edward B. Baer (Age 45)
    Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
  • Ira P. Shapiro (Age 52)
    Vice President
  • Eilleen M. Clavere (Age 61)
    Secretary
  • Robert S. Kapito (Age 59)
    Director
  • Cecilia H. Herbert (Age 68)
    Independent Director

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EWJ ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EWJ shares performed in 2023?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's stock was trading at $54.44 at the start of the year. Since then, EWJ shares have increased by 10.7% and is now trading at $60.29.
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What does EWJ invest in?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF is a equity fund issued by iShares. EWJ focuses on strategy investments and follows the MSCI Japan Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $12.41 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for iShares MSCI Japan ETF?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's management fee is 0.50% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for EWJ is 0.50%.

When did iShares MSCI Japan ETF's stock split?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's stock reverse split before market open on Monday, November 7th 2016. The 1-4 reverse split was announced on Friday, October 14th 2016. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, November 4th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 25 shares after the split.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares MSCI Japan ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares MSCI Japan ETF investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Starbucks (SBUX), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Invesco QQQ (QQQ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Applied Materials (AMAT) and Walt Disney (DIS).

What is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's stock symbol?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "EWJ."

How do I buy shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF?

Shares of EWJ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's stock price today?

One share of EWJ stock can currently be purchased for approximately $60.29.

How much money does iShares MSCI Japan ETF make?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) has a market capitalization of $12.86 billion.

How can I contact iShares MSCI Japan ETF?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's mailing address is Suite 1405, 525 Washington Boulevard, JERSEY CITY, 94105, United States. The official website for the company is www.ishares.com. The exchange traded fund can be reached via phone at +1-617-9377270.

This page (NYSEARCA:EWJ) was last updated on 9/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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