iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (SUJA)

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iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the MSCI Japan SRI Select Reduced Fossil Fuel Index, delivering total returns from both capital appreciation and income. Launched on March 2, 2017, and domiciled in Ireland, this accumulation share class reinvests dividends, focusing on large- and mid-cap Japanese companies with superior environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings compared to sector peers. It excludes firms involved in controversial activities such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, civilian firearms, military weapons, nuclear power, adult entertainment, and genetically modified organisms, while reducing exposure to fossil fuels. Top holdings include Sony Group Corp, Hitachi Ltd, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Tokio Marine Holdings, and Recruit Holdings, representing about 30.83% of the portfolio, with key sectors like technology (21.33%), industrials (16.37%), and financial services (15.37%). With a low ongoing charge of 0.20% and assets under management around 527 million GBP, it provides diversified access to sustainable Japanese equities for investors prioritizing ESG criteria in the Asia-Pacific market.