iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 3.80% ($3.56 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 15, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 18, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $23.40B. Review EWJ dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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EWJ fund composition

EWJ holds 167 positions, with 29.7% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.49%, and manages $23.62B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
8306.TMITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP4.49%
7203.TTOYOTA MOTOR3.59%
6857.TADVANTEST3.25%
6098.TRECRUIT HOLDINGS2.96%
6758.TSONY GROUP2.86%
8316.TSUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP2.85%
8035.TTOKYO ELECTRON2.76%
6501.THITACHI2.73%
8411.TMIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP2.18%
9984.TSOFTBANK GROUP CORP2.03%

Sector allocation

Industrials24.0%Technology21.5%Financial Services19.1%Financials18.7%Information Technology18.1%Consumer Discretionary15.0%Consumer Cyclical11.6%Communication Services9.3%Other36.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

What is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's dividend yield?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.80%, which works out to $3.56 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does iShares MSCI Japan ETF pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was June 15, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 18, 2026.
How many years has iShares MSCI Japan ETF increased its dividend?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Is iShares MSCI Japan ETF a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) currently has 3 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is iShares MSCI Japan ETF in?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management - Global industry.