iShares Public Limited Company - iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
IHRMF
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- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- Ireland
- IPO Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Similar Companies
- Business
- iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (IHRMF) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the MSCI Japan Index, providing investors with exposure to large- and mid-capitalization stocks across various sectors in Japan. The ETF offers a distributing share class that pays out dividends quarterly to unitholders; it employs a full replication strategy by physically holding the index constituents in similar proportions to the benchmark. Managed by BlackRock's iShares franchise, the fund features low expense ratios typical of UCITS-compliant ETFs, daily liquidity on exchanges like the London Stock Exchange, and comprehensive risk management aligned with EU regulatory standards. The fund's core offerings include passive equity indexing focused on the Japanese market; dividend distribution in USD for international accessibility; and portfolio transparency through daily holdings disclosures on the iShares website. It targets institutional and retail investors seeking diversified Japan equity exposure without direct stock selection, with assets under management fluctuating based on market inflows and Japanese economic conditions. Operations span global exchanges with primary listings in Europe, serving investors in the UCITS-eligible regions including the European Union, United Kingdom, and select Asia-Pacific markets. Launched in 2008 and domiciled in Ireland with administrative headquarters in Dublin, the ETF falls under BlackRock's international asset management umbrella, with no notable subsidiaries as it operates as a standalone UCITS vehicle. Recent developments include enhanced ESG integration through screened index variants announced in 2024, reflecting BlackRock's broader sustainability push; a strategic liquidity partnership with market makers amid 2025 volatility in yen-denominated assets; and increased assets following President Trump's reelection-driven shifts in global trade policies favoring Japanese exporters. No major acquisitions or name changes have occurred in the last two years, though the fund benefited from a 15% AUM growth in 2025 due to renewed interest in Japan amid U.S.-Asia realignments.