iShares MSCI Pacific Ex‑Japan

ETF description

The iShares MSCI Pacific ex‑Japan ETF provides investors with exposure to equity markets across the Pacific region, excluding Japan. By tracking the MSCI Pacific ex‑Japan index, this ETF includes large‑ and mid‑cap stocks from key Pacific markets such as Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. It aims to offer diversified access to the major economies and high‑growth markets within the Pacific region, capturing the performance of leading companies across various sectors. This ETF is designed for investors seeking to gain regional exposure to the Pacific markets while excluding Japan, providing a focused investment strategy on the broader Pacific region’s economic opportunities.

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 Pacific Ex‑Japan index offers a broad and diversified view of developed equity markets in the Pacific region, excluding Japan. By focusing on large and mid‑cap companies in countries such as Australia and Hong Kong, the index provides investors with targeted exposure to regional economic conditions and market performance. Its market capitalization weighting method ensures that the index accurately reflects the value and influence of companies within the region.