iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJNYSEARCABlackRockEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $23.46B
- Expense ratio
- 0.49%
- Dividend yield
- 3.73%
- Holdings
- 173
- 52-week range
- $79.48$99.98
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.74M
EWJ ETF: iShares MSCI Japan ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
iShares MSCI Japan ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $94.55 - $96.37 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $99.98 |
| 52-Week Low | $79.48 |
| Open | $96.23 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.04M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.74M |
| 1 Day Change | −0.43% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −2.53% |
| 6 Month Change | +5.81% |
| YTD Change | +17.34% |
| 1 Year Change | +16.38% |
| 5 Year Change | +38.22% |
| 10 Year Change | +93.18% |
| Annual Dividend | $3.56 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +115.17% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $23.46B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Total Holdings | 173 |
| Inception Date | Mar 11, 1996 |
| 50-Day MA | $96.93 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $91.08 |
| RSI | 43.11 |
| Stochastic %K | 4.39 |
| Stochastic %D | 31.75 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
EWJ at a Glance
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) is an equity ETF from BlackRock, launched in March 1996. It manages $23.46B in assets and charges a 0.49% expense ratio, about $49 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 173 positions. The largest are Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (TSE:8306, 4.70%), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO:8306, 4.48%) and Toyota Motor Corp (TSE:7203, 3.41%). The top 10 holdings make up 34.3% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (24.6%), Industrials (22.6%) and Financials (18.7%). 100.0% of assets are in Japan.
It pays distributions yielding 3.73% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $3.56 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 16.4% over one year, up 38.2% over five years and up 93.2% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About iShares MSCI Japan ETF
What is the current price of EWJ?
The latest EWJ price is $94.88 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $79.47–$99.98. The share price is up 16.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for EWJ?
EWJ's annual expense ratio is 0.49%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does EWJ pay dividends?
Yes, EWJ pays a 3.73% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 15, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of EWJ?
As of Oct 4, 2026, EWJ's largest holdings are Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (4.7%), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (4.5%), Toyota Motor Corp (3.4%) (combined weight: 12.6%). The fund holds 173 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does EWJ compare to similar ETFs?
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