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iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
HEWJ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.04% | +3.98% | +22.89% | +36.01% | +104.39% | +151.31% |
| Flows | -$68M | -$29M | +$58M | +$131M | +$198M | -$70M |
Characteristics
The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF is built to track the MSCI Japan 100% hedged to USD Total Return Net Index - USD. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 169 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 31, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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HEWJ's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.78% | +19.85% | +20.69% | +19.28% |
Max drawdown | -6.66% | -10.13% | -21.20% | -21.20% |
Max drawdown duration | 51d | 69d | 351d | 351d |
Time to recover | 10d | 47d | 326d | 326d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is HEWJ?
HEWJ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does HEWJ track?
HEWJ tracks the MSCI Japan 100% hedged to USD Total Return Net Index - USD.
What does HEWJ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Japanese Equities. It is part of the segment: Japan Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of HEWJ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HEWJ is 1.02%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HEWJ launched?
HEWJ was launched on January 31, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HEWJ?
HEWJ is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of HEWJ?
As of September 11, 2026, HEWJ manages $675.71 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HEWJ performed recently?
As of September 11, 2026, HEWJ delivered a return of -1.04% over the past month (1M performance), 3.98% over the past three months (3M), and 22.89% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HEWJ?
As of September 11, 2026, HEWJ has seen net flows of -$68M in the past month (1M flow) and +$58M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HEWJ pay dividends?
As of September 11, 2026, HEWJ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.05%.
How many holdings are in HEWJ
As of July 31, 2026, HEWJ holds 169 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HEWJ?
As of July 31, 2026, HEWJ holds 169 securities, with 38.61% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HEWJ?
As of July 31, 2026, HEWJ holds a portfolio of 169 underlyings, with its largest positions including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., Toyota Motor Corp. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HEWJ invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, HEWJ has its largest geographic exposures in Japan.
What sectors or themes does HEWJ focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, HEWJ is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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