iShares Asia 50 ETF

The iShares Asia 50 ETF is an equity exchange traded fund that provides investors with targeted exposure to fifty of the largest and most influential companies across key Asian markets, specifically China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. Serving as a passively managed fund, it seeks to mirror the performance of the S&P Asia 50 Index by holding constituent stocks in proportions closely matching the benchmark. The ETF’s portfolio is characterized by a concentration in large-cap equities, with significant sector representation in information technology, financials, and communication services. Major holdings typically include leading firms such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Samsung Electronics, collectively capturing the economic dynamism of the greater Asia region. Designed to facilitate international diversification, the iShares Asia 50 ETF enables investors to access a broad cross-section of Asian economic leaders through a single, tradeable security. Its semi-annual distributions and transparent structure make it a practical choice for those seeking regional exposure beyond their domestic market. The fund’s capitalization-weighted methodology ensures that companies with greater market significance have proportionally higher influence on overall fund performance, reflecting broader trends within Asia’s flagship sectors and economies.