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EWJ iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ is a International ETF issued by BlackRock. It tracks the MSCI Japan index, costs 0.49% a year, and launched in March 2001.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | EWJ |
|---|---|
| Full name | iShares MSCI Japan ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock |
| Category | International |
| Sub-category | Japan |
| Index tracked | MSCI Japan |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Assets under management | $23.51bn |
| Inception | 15 March 2001 |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Region | International |
Sector allocation
- Technology20%
- Financials18%
- Industrials15%
- Consumer Cyclical12%
- Healthcare10%
- Communication Services7%
- Consumer Defensive6%
- Materials5%
- Energy3%
- Utilities2%
- Real Estate2%
Geographic exposure
Country and regional detail
- Japan100%
Country and regional figures overlap the splits above and are not a separate partition.
Top 10 holdings
- 1Toyota Motor
- 2Sony Group
- 3Keyence
- 4Mitsubishi UFJ Financial
- 5KDDI
- 6SoftBank Group
- 7Daikin Industries
- 8Nintendo
- 9Hitachi
- 10Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
Frequently asked
What is EWJ's expense ratio?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF charges 0.49% a year — $49 on a $10,000 holding.
What index does EWJ track?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF tracks the MSCI Japan index.
How large is EWJ?
Our dataset puts EWJ at about $23.51bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are EWJ's largest holdings?
The 10 largest holdings in our dataset are Toyota Motor, Sony Group, Keyence, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, KDDI, SoftBank Group, Daikin Industries, Nintendo, Hitachi and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial.