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iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
ETF
EPP
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$51.43
+0.2
+0.39%
primary theme
Asia Pacific ex-Japan Equity
EPP (ETF)
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$51.43
+0.2
+0.39%
primary theme
Asia Pacific ex-Japan Equity
EPP (ETF)
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$51.43
+0.2
+0.39%
primary theme
Asia Pacific ex-Japan Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
7.4%
1 yr return
24.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
5.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
7.1%
Net Assets
$2.33 B
Holdings in Top 10
42.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$51.2
$40.25
$53.97
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.48%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 8.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Investment Style
Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
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EPP - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 3.04%
- Dividend Yield 2.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameiShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
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Fund Family NameiShares
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Inception DateOct 25, 2001
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Shares Outstanding47700000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerGreg Savage
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of its underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities in its underlying index. The underlying index consists of stocks from the following four countries or regions: Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. It will include large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time. The fund is non-diversified.
EPP - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EPP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.4% | -11.4% | 111.6% | 11.54% |
| 1 Yr | 24.0% | -4.6% | 47.8% | 12.96% |
| 3 Yr | 5.9%* | -1.0% | 26.7% | 92.59% |
| 5 Yr | 7.1%* | 0.9% | 20.7% | 90.38% |
| 10 Yr | 6.8%* | 3.2% | 16.7% | 90.24% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EPP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.4% | -13.5% | 83.8% | 96.15% |
| 2019 | 13.8% | 4.7% | 44.7% | 75.00% |
| 2018 | -14.9% | -32.4% | -10.4% | 21.28% |
| 2017 | 20.8% | -0.9% | 74.8% | 73.33% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | -18.0% | 14.5% | 42.22% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EPP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.4% | -11.4% | 111.6% | 11.54% |
| 1 Yr | 24.0% | -8.9% | 47.8% | 12.96% |
| 3 Yr | 5.9%* | -1.0% | 26.7% | 90.74% |
| 5 Yr | 7.1%* | 0.9% | 20.7% | 86.54% |
| 10 Yr | 6.8%* | 3.2% | 16.7% | 90.24% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EPP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.4% | -13.5% | 83.8% | 96.15% |
| 2019 | 13.8% | 4.7% | 44.7% | 75.00% |
| 2018 | -14.9% | -23.8% | -9.5% | 40.43% |
| 2017 | 20.8% | 11.4% | 76.8% | 97.78% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | -18.0% | 14.5% | 46.67% |
EPP - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| EPP | Category Low | Category High | EPP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.33 B | 4.37 M | 8.55 B | 16.36% |
| Number of Holdings | 139 | 37 | 1683 | 10.91% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 994 M | 1.33 M | 3.16 B | 20.00% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 42.10% | 18.2% | 62.2% | 41.82% |
Top 10 Holdings
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
- AIA Group Ltd 8.01%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EPP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.29% | 83.84% | 100.19% | 21.82% |
| Cash | 0.71% | -0.19% | 6.11% | 80.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 100.00% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.50% | 100.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.75% | 100.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.23% | 100.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EPP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 40.22% | 6.01% | 51.81% | 5.45% |
| Real Estate | 10.64% | 0.00% | 17.66% | 12.73% |
| Basic Materials | 9.96% | 0.00% | 18.09% | 5.45% |
| Industrials | 8.98% | 0.00% | 24.18% | 29.09% |
| Healthcare | 7.70% | 0.00% | 21.03% | 29.09% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 4.79% | 4.32% | 27.27% | 96.36% |
| Communication Services | 4.50% | 0.00% | 24.01% | 89.09% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.48% | 0.00% | 21.55% | 69.09% |
| Utilities | 3.58% | 0.00% | 13.61% | 14.55% |
| Energy | 2.60% | 0.00% | 7.68% | 32.73% |
| Technology | 2.57% | 0.00% | 34.33% | 96.36% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EPP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 98.14% | 82.24% | 99.89% | 40.00% |
| US | 1.15% | 0.00% | 7.21% | 30.91% |
EPP - Expenses
Operational Fees
| EPP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% | 0.19% | 2.21% | 96.30% |
| Management Fee | 0.48% | 0.19% | 1.00% | 12.73% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.08% | 0.15% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| EPP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| EPP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| EPP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 8.00% | 5.98% | 130.00% | 5.77% |
EPP - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| EPP | Category Low | Category High | EPP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% | 0.00% | 1.30% | 100.00% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| EPP | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| EPP | Category Low | Category High | EPP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.04% | -1.49% | 4.89% | 5.77% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| EPP | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.543 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.957 |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.842 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $1.167 |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.868 |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $1.228 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.756 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.906 |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.661 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.927 |
| Jul 01, 2015 | $0.952 |
| Dec 24, 2014 | $1.132 |
| Jul 02, 2014 | $0.771 |
| Jan 03, 2014 | $0.082 |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.882 |
| Jul 05, 2013 | $0.940 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $1.104 |
| Jun 28, 2012 | $0.875 |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.972 |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $0.742 |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.984 |
| Jun 29, 2010 | $0.564 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.800 |
| Jun 29, 2009 | $0.626 |
| Jun 30, 2008 | $0.143 |
| Jan 02, 2008 | $2.367 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $1.729 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | $1.231 |
| Dec 30, 2004 | $1.002 |
| Jan 02, 2004 | $0.502 |
| Jan 02, 2003 | $0.294 |
EPP - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Greg Savage
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2008
13.76
13.8%
Greg Savage, Managing Director; has been associated with BlackRock Fund Advisors since 2009. Mr. Savage has been a senior portfolio manager for BFA and BTC since 2009. Prior to his employment with BFA and BTC, Mr. Savage was a senior portfolio manager from 2006 to 2009 for BGFA and BGI and a portfolio manager from 2001 to 2006 for BGFA and BGI.
Jennifer Hsui
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2012
8.75
8.8%
Jennifer Hsui, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at BlackRock Investment Management LLC has been employed by BlackRock Fund Advisors as a senior portfolio manager since 2007. Prior to that, Ms. Hsui was a portfolio manager from 2006 to 2007 for BGFA. She was a research analyst for RBC Capital Markets from 2003 to 2006.
Alan Mason
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 15, 2016
5.46
5.5%
Alan Mason is a Managing Director of BlackRock Advisors, LLC since 2009. Previously, Mr. Mason was a Managing Director of Barclays Global Investors from 2008 to 2009 and a Principal from 1996 to 2008.
Amy Whitelaw
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 28, 2018
2.76
2.8%
Amy Whitelaw is Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2013 and was Director of the firm from 2009 to 2012. Ms. Whitelaw's service with the firm dates back to 1998, including her years with Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. Ms. Whitelaw served as Principal of BGI from 2000 to 2009. Previously Ms. Whitelaw worked in the Transition Services group as a transition manager and strategist, and was also an international equity trader on BGI’s trading desk.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 21.76 | 5.84 | 4.32 |
