iShares MSCI AC Far East ex‑Japan

ETF description

The iShares MSCI AC Far East ex‑Japan ETF offers investors exposure to a broad range of equities across the Far East region, excluding Japan. By tracking the MSCI AC Far East ex‑Japan index, this ETF includes companies from developed and emerging markets within the Far East, such as China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and others. It aims to provide diversified access to the major and emerging economies of the Far East, capturing the performance of a wide spectrum of industries and sectors. This ETF is suitable for investors seeking to diversify their portfolio with exposure to the rapidly growing and dynamic markets of the Far East, excluding Japan.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The MSCI AC Far East ex‑Japan index provides comprehensive exposure to large and mid‑cap stocks across developed and emerging markets in the Asia‑Pacific region, excluding Japan. By focusing on a diverse array of countries within the Far East, this index aims to capture the performance of key regional economies and sectors, offering investors a broad view of the growth potential in this dynamic area. Its emphasis on a wide range of markets within the Asia‑Pacific region makes it a valuable addition for portfolios seeking diversified exposure to emerging and developed markets outside of Japan.