iShares Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF (Acc)

iShares Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF (Acc) is an exchange-traded fund managed by BlackRock that seeks to track the performance of the Nikkei 225 Index, comprising the 225 most actively traded and liquid large-cap companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's first section. Launched on January 25, 2010, and domiciled in Ireland, this accumulating ETF reinvests dividends to support long-term capital growth, providing investors with diversified exposure to Japan's public equity markets across sectors like technology, consumer goods, industrials, and telecommunications. Key holdings include prominent firms such as Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., Tokyo Electron Limited, and SoftBank Group Corp., representing around 39% of assets. With an expense ratio of 0.48% and physical replication strategy matching index weightings, it offers transparency and liquidity. Available across multiple European exchanges, the ETF plays a vital role in enabling international access to Japan's benchmark equity index, reflecting the nation's economic dynamics and corporate leaders.