iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Distributing)

iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Distributing) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the MSCI Japan SRI Select Reduced Fossil Fuel Index, focusing on Japanese companies screened for strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Launched on December 6, 2018, and managed by BlackRock, this passively managed ETF employs physical replication to mirror the index's performance, providing investors with total returns from both capital appreciation and income. Domiciled in Ireland as an Irish VCIC, it distributes dividends annually and maintains a low expense ratio of 0.20% p.a., with assets under management around 77 million euros. The portfolio is heavily weighted toward equities (99.74%), predominantly in producer manufacturing (17.98%) and finance (17.17%) sectors, all within Japan, emphasizing principles-based selection that excludes lower ESG performers and reduces fossil fuel exposure. This ETF plays a key role in the sustainable investment landscape, offering targeted access to Japan's broad-based equity market through an ESG lens for those prioritizing responsible practices alongside market-cap weighting.