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NYSEARCA:EWJ

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

$61.01
-0.71 (-1.15%)
(As of 12:27 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$60.95
$61.25
50-Day Range
$59.17
$63.70
52-Week Range
$47.64
$64.11
Volume
3.48 million shs
Average Volume
5.99 million shs
Market Capitalization
$13.01 billion
Assets Under Management
$13.11 billion
Dividend Yield
1.10%
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

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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:EWJ
Inception Date
3/12/1996
Fund Manager
Diane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
MSCI Japan Index
Category
Broad Equity
Focus
Strategy
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
Asia-Pacific
Number of Holdings
242

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$13.24 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
3,490
Put Options
288
Call Options
3,202
Short Interest
3,990,000 shs

Miscellaneous

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%-0.59%
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

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













EWJ ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EWJ shares performed in 2023?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's stock was trading at $54.44 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, EWJ stock has increased by 13.4% and is now trading at $61.72.
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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 $13.24 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 on the morning of 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 market closes 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."

Who are iShares MSCI Japan ETF's major shareholders?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd Zurich (211.58%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (16.42%), Twin Tree Management LP (0.00%), Bessemer Group Inc. (2.54%), Hudson Bay Capital Management LP (1.27%) and Alliancebernstein L.P. (1.17%).

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 $61.72.

How much money does iShares MSCI Japan ETF make?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) has a market capitalization of $13.16 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 9/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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