iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ)
HEWJ is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Japan 100% Hedged to USD Index. HEWJ launched on Jan 31, 2014 and has a 0.49% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US46434V8862 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46434V886 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Region | Developed Asia Pacific (Japan) |
| Category | Japan Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Japan 100% Hedged to USD Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.49%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF had a return of 18.30% year-to-date (YTD) and 45.11% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF had an annualized return of 12.27%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.79%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 18.30% | 7.41% |
| 1 month | 3.66% | -0.81% |
| 6 months | 23.58% | 18.38% |
| 1 year | 45.11% | 23.57% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 15.74% | 12.02% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 12.27% | 10.79% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.88% | 6.72% | 4.63% | |||||||||
| 2023 | 0.83% | -0.15% | 4.42% | -0.64% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF(HEWJ)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF granted a 1.71% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.71 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.71 | $0.71 | $12.47 | $0.80 | $0.43 | $0.91 | $0.39 | $0.40 | $0.52 | $0.93 | $0.58 |
Dividend yield | 1.71% | 2.02% | 47.68% | 2.03% | 1.20% | 2.77% | 1.37% | 1.21% | 1.88% | 3.25% | 2.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 |
| 2014 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF was 31.53%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF drawdown is 2.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.53% | Feb 7, 2020 | 26 | Mar 16, 2020 | 166 | Nov 9, 2020 | 192 |
| -29.58% | Aug 11, 2015 | 222 | Jun 27, 2016 | 325 | Oct 10, 2017 | 547 |
| -21.57% | Jan 24, 2018 | 232 | Dec 24, 2018 | 281 | Feb 6, 2020 | 513 |
| -16.02% | Sep 14, 2021 | 122 | Mar 8, 2022 | 182 | Nov 25, 2022 | 304 |
| -11.19% | Sep 29, 2014 | 13 | Oct 15, 2014 | 12 | Oct 31, 2014 | 25 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF volatility is 4.44%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.