iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) (IUS4.DE)
IUS4.DE is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Japan Small Cap. IUS4.DE launched on May 9, 2008 and has a 0.58% expense ratio.
ETF Info
IE00B2QWDY88
A0Q1YX
May 9, 2008
1x
MSCI Japan Small Cap
Ireland
Distributing
Expense Ratio
IUS4.DE features an expense ratio of 0.58%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist), 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 MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) had a return of 4.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.21% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) had an annualized return of 6.41%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.21%, indicating that iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) did not perform as well as the benchmark.
IUS4.DE
4.12%
4.79%
12.00%
12.21%
3.61%
6.41%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
2.90%
3.70%
10.94%
22.18%
12.41%
11.21%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IUS4.DE, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.21% | 4.12% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1.51% | 1.69% | 3.32% | -3.18% | -1.05% | 0.87% | 5.17% | -0.82% | 2.43% | -4.56% | 5.76% | -1.51% | 9.46% |
| 2023 | 2.78% | -0.49% | 1.11% | -0.70% | 0.19% | 1.22% | 2.69% | 0.11% | -0.29% | -2.21% | 1.20% | 3.59% | 9.42% |
| 2022 | -4.83% | 2.41% | -3.58% | -1.08% | -2.41% | -2.70% | 8.18% | -1.31% | -3.18% | -2.34% | 4.80% | -1.39% | -7.91% |
| 2021 | 0.45% | 1.17% | 6.17% | -3.44% | -2.67% | 3.49% | 0.67% | 2.25% | 2.95% | -3.01% | -4.92% | 2.97% | 5.60% |
| 2020 | -3.42% | -11.70% | -4.16% | 5.26% | 6.44% | -1.17% | -7.61% | 5.86% | 7.31% | -1.86% | 2.92% | 2.09% | -2.06% |
| 2019 | 6.07% | 2.09% | 1.80% | 1.06% | -4.39% | 0.97% | 3.44% | -0.29% | 5.35% | 1.71% | 3.20% | -0.78% | 21.73% |
| 2018 | 0.58% | -0.24% | -1.19% | 2.48% | 2.28% | -2.96% | -0.47% | -0.65% | 1.84% | -7.53% | 2.50% | -9.74% | -13.13% |
| 2017 | 0.47% | 5.56% | -0.44% | -0.32% | 0.41% | -0.68% | -0.53% | 1.02% | 2.09% | 4.73% | 1.48% | 0.93% | 15.52% |
| 2016 | -3.92% | -2.25% | 0.91% | -1.34% | 7.36% | 0.20% | 3.49% | -2.62% | 5.75% | 3.19% | 0.03% | 0.53% | 11.25% |
| 2015 | 11.02% | 4.94% | 6.38% | -2.48% | 2.50% | 0.71% | 0.70% | -4.92% | -2.95% | 6.64% | 6.65% | -3.10% | 27.78% |
| 2014 | 1.78% | 0.92% | 0.26% | -3.36% | 3.68% | 3.17% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of IUS4.DE is 34, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) (IUS4.DE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) provided a 1.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of €0.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | €0.77 | €0.67 | €0.65 | €0.72 | €0.55 | €0.58 | €0.55 | €0.44 | €0.48 | €0.37 | €0.20 | €0.09 |
Dividend yield | 1.90% | 1.70% | 1.77% | 2.10% | 1.46% | 1.60% | 1.45% | 1.41% | 1.31% | 1.15% | 0.70% | 0.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist). 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €0.39 | €0.00 | €0.39 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | €0.29 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.38 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.67 |
| 2023 | €0.27 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.38 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.65 |
| 2022 | €0.28 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.43 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.72 |
| 2021 | €0.22 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.33 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.55 |
| 2020 | €0.26 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.33 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.58 |
| 2019 | €0.22 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.33 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.55 |
| 2018 | €0.17 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.27 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.44 |
| 2017 | €0.19 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.29 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.48 |
| 2016 | €0.15 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.22 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.37 |
| 2015 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.20 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.20 |
| 2014 | €0.09 | €0.09 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist). 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 MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) was 32.63%, occurring on Mar 12, 2020. Recovery took 229 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) drawdown is 0.58%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.63% | Dec 9, 2019 | 64 | Mar 12, 2020 | 229 | Feb 8, 2021 | 293 |
| -21.47% | Sep 15, 2021 | 195 | Jun 20, 2022 | 540 | Jul 31, 2024 | 735 |
| -19.97% | Jun 15, 2018 | 134 | Dec 21, 2018 | 217 | Nov 5, 2019 | 351 |
| -18.61% | Dec 3, 2015 | 46 | Feb 12, 2016 | 124 | Aug 11, 2016 | 170 |
| -17.3% | Apr 16, 2015 | 85 | Aug 24, 2015 | 61 | Nov 17, 2015 | 146 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) volatility is 3.66%, 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.