IJP AU
IJP ETF: How Ishares MSCI Japan ETF Works
Last updated: 2026-10-03
Overview
Ishares MSCI Japan ETF (IJP) is an Australian-listed fund focused on Japanese equities. Its portfolio combines large financial, industrial, technology and consumer companies, with the ten largest holdings representing 30.074% of assets. The profile lists a 0.48% ongoing charge and half-yearly distributions.
Category
Japanese equities give investors exposure to companies operating across industries such as manufacturing, financial services, technology and consumer businesses. IJP’s supplied sector mix shows its largest weights in industrials, technology and financial services, while its ten largest holdings make up about three-tenths of the portfolio.
The profile reports returns of 15.49% year to date and 17.38% over one year, alongside 15.8% over three years, 8.95% over five years and 9.55% over ten years. These historical figures describe past performance and do not indicate future results.
Key facts
- Ticker
- IJP
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU000000IJP5
- Category / focus
- Equity Japan
- Provider
- iShares
- Domicile
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Inception date
- 1996-03-12
- Use of income
- Half-yearly
- UCITS
- No
Costs
- TER
- 0.48%
- Ongoing charge
- 0.48%
- Net expense ratio
- 0.48%
- AUM
- 6
The listed ongoing charge is 0.48%. Costs reduce returns over time; investors may also face trading and currency-related costs that are not detailed in the supplied profile.
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Performance
- YTD
- 15.5%
- 1 year
- 17.4%
- 3 years
- 15.8%
- 5 years
- 9.0%
- 10 years
- 9.6%
- Dividend yield
- 5.07%
- Top 10 concentration
- 30.1%
Holdings
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc4.63%
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Toyota Motor Corp3.53%
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial2.99%
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Tokyo Electron Limited2.96%
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Advantest Corp.2.90%
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Recruit Holdings Co Ltd2.84%
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Hitachi Ltd2.83%
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Sony Corp2.75%
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Mizuho Financial Group Inc2.36%
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Softbank Group Corp.2.27%
Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.
The ten largest listed holdings account for 30.074% of the portfolio. They include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Toyota Motor, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Tokyo Electron and Advantest. The profile’s sector breakdown is led by industrials at 23.087%, technology at 21.710% and financial services at 18.973%.
Sectors
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Industrials23.1%
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Technology21.7%
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Financial Services19.0%
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Consumer Cyclicals11.2%
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Communication Services9.6%
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Healthcare5.3%
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Consumer Defensive3.4%
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Basic Materials2.9%
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Real Estate1.8%
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Energy1.0%
Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.
Risks
Who it may suit
IJP may be of interest to investors researching dedicated exposure to Japanese companies through an Australian-listed ETF. Its country and sector concentration, currency treatment and costs are important considerations; this is general information, not personal financial advice.
Key risks
IJP is concentrated in one country, so its performance can be affected by conditions specific to Japan and by the fortunes of its larger holdings and heavily represented sectors. Currency movements may also matter to Australian investors, depending on the fund’s currency treatment. Equity prices and distributions can fall as well as rise, and past returns do not guarantee future performance.
FAQ
What does IJP invest in?
IJP provides exposure to Japanese equities. Its portfolio spans sectors including industrials, technology and financial services.
Does IJP pay distributions?
The supplied profile lists half-yearly distributions and a dividend yield of 5.07%. Distributions and yields can change and are not guaranteed.
What does IJP cost?
Its listed ongoing charge is 0.48%.
*This content is aimed to provide general information only, and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account.
