iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 4.03% ($2.61 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was July 2, 2026, with payment scheduled for July 8, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $742M. Review HEWJ dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

HEWJ fund composition

HEWJ holds 1 positions, with 29.9% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 1.02%, and manages $649.8M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
8306.TMITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP4.62%
7203.TTOYOTA MOTOR3.60%
8316.TSUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP2.98%
6501.THITACHI2.86%
8035.TTOKYO ELECTRON2.86%
6857.TADVANTEST2.86%
6758.TSONY GROUP2.75%
6098.TRECRUIT HOLDINGS LTD2.71%
8411.TMIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP2.36%
285A.TKIOXIA HOLDINGS2.29%

Sector allocation

Technology24.1%Industrials23.9%Financial Services20.1%Consumer Cyclical11.4%Communication Services8.5%Healthcare5.4%Consumer Defensive3.4%Basic Materials3.1%Other4.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ)

What is iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF's dividend yield?
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 4.03%, which works out to $2.61 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was July 2, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is July 8, 2026.
What does iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF invest in?
This ETF endeavors to mirror the investment performance of an index featuring prominent and mid-sized Japanese companies, while simultaneously limiting the influence of exchange rate volatility between the Japanese Yen and the U.S. Dollar.