AAXJ:NSD-iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index Fund (USD)

ETF | Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 67.54

Change

+0.02 (+0.03)%

Market Cap

USD 2.83B

Volume

0.89M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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Verdict

About

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index composed of Asian equities, excluding Japan. The fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance of the following 10 developed and emerging market countries or regions: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

Inception Date: 13/08/2008

Primary Benchmark: MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan NR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.72%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.67 %

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Assets

N/A

Top Holdings

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Symbol Company Name Allocation
RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co 1.73 %
PDD Pinduoduo 1.22 %
Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-03-27 )

Largest Industry Peers for Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
AIA iShares Asia 50 ETF 0.50 %

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USD 1.46B
EEMA iShares MSCI Emerging Markets .. 0.50 %

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USD 0.41B
FPA First Trust Asia Pacific Ex-Ja.. 0.80 %

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USD 0.01B

ETFs Containing AAXJ

GHEE Goose Hollow Enhanced Equ.. 7.93 % 0.00 %

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USD 3.19M
MIND:CA 0.00 % 0.91 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 1.46% 50% F 54% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 1.46% 25% F 52% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.25% 50% F 48% F
Dividend Return 2.23% 25% F 34% F
Total Return 2.49% 50% F 49% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -4.46% 50% F 49% F
Dividend Return 5.64% 25% F 20% F
Total Return 1.19% 25% F 46% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.03% 25% F 50% F
Dividend Return 2.01% 25% F 48% F
Total Return 0.97% 25% F 26% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.93% 100% F 74% C
Risk Adjusted Return 9.16% 25% F 50% F
Market Capitalization 2.83B 100% F 82% B

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.