What is EWJ and what does it track?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) providing diversified exposure to a basket of securities. ETFs trade on major stock exchanges like individual stocks, combining diversification with intraday flexibility.

How large is EWJ in terms of assets under management?

EWJ currently manages approximately $20.31B in assets. Larger funds typically benefit from higher liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads, reducing trading costs.

Does EWJ pay distributions or dividends?

EWJ currently has a distribution yield of 1.12%. ETF distributions are typically paid monthly or quarterly and are passed through from income generated by the underlying holdings.

What are the costs of holding EWJ?

EWJ has an annual expense ratio (TER) of 0.49%. This fee is deducted directly from the fund's assets. Lower expense ratios are generally preferable, as costs compound over time. The portfolio turnover rate is 6%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year.

What does the momentum analysis show for EWJ?

The momentum analysis tracks the daily rate of change of EWJ's smoothed price average. A consistently positive and rising value indicates the ETF's trend is gaining strength. A declining or negative value suggests the trend is weakening.

How often is the EWJ data updated?

All data on this page is updated once per trading day after the US market closes, using official end-of-day prices.

EWJ – iShares MSCI Japan ETF

ETF

Japan Stock | Inception: 1996-03-12

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$95.18

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+4.91%

Signal Edge

Slim positive edge across 4 signals – treat with caution

19.2

Trend Strength (ADX)

Moderate strength – trend forming, not confirmed

Last Trendchange Signal

07.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$96.90

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

-2.71%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

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+20d

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+30d

Not yet reached

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+60d

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Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +1 / 7

EWJ has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $94.66, now trading above the line. Bulls have reclaimed a key reference. Whether this becomes a sustained move or a failed breakout depends on momentum confirming in the sessions ahead.

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

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EWJ Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026 · Close: $95.18 · ATR14: $1.53

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +1 / 7

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 14d	Strength: 0.12 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	19.2 – Moderate	ADX38: 6.0
Volatility (HV30)	23.1% – Rising	HV90: 22.2% \| HV180: 23.3%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack
EMA21 Distance	~0 ATR – Near line	EMA21: $94.66
GD200 Extension	5.1 ATR – Normal	GD20: 0.3 \| GD50: 1.0 \| GD100: 2.4

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 14 days but strength is declining (0.12). The trend is intact but losing energy.

🟡 Trend Strength – ADX14: 19.2 (Moderate)

Moderate trend strength. ADX38: 6.0. Sufficient for directional bias but not ideal for aggressive sizing.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 23.1% | HV90: 22.2% | HV180: 23.3%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $93.80 above GD200 $88.35 by 6.17%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack.

⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross

Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $94.66, now trading above. Often marks a near-term directional shift.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $94.78 (0.3 ATR) | GD50: $93.80 (1.0 ATR) | GD100: $91.84 (2.4 ATR) | GD200: $88.35 (5.1 ATR). ATR14: $1.53.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	-1.51	0.00	3.97	-1.99	-8.72	-2.26	4.33	-4.70	2.62	1.11	3.52	4.80	10.74
2011	-0.72	3.41	-10.34	2.25	-2.75	3.75	1.81	-7.16	-3.06	0.95	1.62	-0.88	-15.55
2012	2.79	3.94	1.29	-4.42	-7.79	9.85	-4.17	1.11	2.55	-0.88	1.96	6.08	7.11
2013	-0.19	2.71	4.77	12.72	-6.31	5.21	-1.25	-5.73	7.01	0.35	2.36	1.68	23.00
2014	-5.12	4.60	-0.08	-2.46	3.21	3.42	-2.03	-1.58	-1.25	4.14	-4.28	-3.17	-4.65
2015	2.03	6.37	1.20	2.24	0.21	-1.79	0.24	-5.88	-1.20	7.04	-0.25	-2.87	8.99
2016	-3.59	-4.74	2.22	2.61	1.39	-1.61	5.05	1.48	1.37	1.04	-0.84	-0.07	4.41
2017	2.68	0.78	-0.65	0.19	2.35	0.42	2.57	-0.67	2.23	5.28	1.58	1.14	23.26
2018	4.38	-3.44	2.34	1.97	-1.41	-2.97	2.70	-1.18	4.74	-9.57	1.16	-8.92	-14.61
2019	6.33	0.54	0.36	0.02	-4.54	3.87	-1.82	-0.77	5.18	3.89	0.29	1.07	18.50
2020	-3.53	-8.99	-7.90	10.02	8.96	-1.58	-0.87	4.66	1.52	-1.42	9.41	3.21	14.19
2021	0.35	0.78	T -1.20	T -2.48	T 0.53	-0.17	-0.56	T 0.96	1.06	-2.18	T -4.45	T 2.84	2.38
2022	T -4.40	-1.81	T -0.75	-8.59	T 1.78	-7.44	T 5.84	-5.78	-7.75	0.53	T 10.78	-2.88	-17.81
2023	T 7.25	-4.99	T 4.74	-0.20	4.63	1.85	T -2.79	T -1.73	T -2.97	3.97	T 4.40	1.47	28.10
2024	4.17	3.29	1.45	-4.28	2.77	T -1.67	T 4.69	T 6.54	0.92	-4.98	2.52	T -4.88	5.57
2025	1.94	T 1.20	-0.94	T 4.74	4.15	-0.09	T -1.07	5.68	2.64	4.04	-0.75	-2.17	20.49
2026	T 5.40	7.54	-6.39	T 3.03	5.28	0.37	-0.71	T 2.44					17.03

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for EWJ:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
07.08.26	$96.90	3d	-2.71%	+0%	+0%	+0%
14.04.26	$89.41	27d	-1.93%	+3.19%	+3.9%	+6.45%
09.01.26	$84.61	37d	-0.06%	+5.66%	+8.01%	+9.08%
23.07.25	$76.49	47d	-1.91%	+4.62%	+2.17%	+17.92%
22.04.25	$69.27	51d	+4.5%	+4.76%	+7.02%	+12.82%
03.02.25	$67.66	35d	+2.53%	+2.29%	+5.07%	+7.94%
02.12.24	$70.54	8d	-1.42%	-1.93%	-1.93%	-0.55%
19.08.24	$70.36	18d	+2.29%	+0.26%	+1.68%	-1.68%
02.07.24	$68.86	21d	+4.41%	+0%	+3.06%	+0%
03.06.24	$69.40	4d	-1.93%	-1.93%	+0%	+0%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for EWJ: 4.91%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
5-7%	4	+6.07%	+5.22%	+7.99%	+11.61%	Hold
3-5%	5	+3.99%	+2.84%	+4.51%	+4.24%	Close
1-3%	9	+1.69%	+0.51%	+1.54%	+2.46%	Close
0-1%	6	+0.45%	+0.89%	+3.76%	+5.6%	Hold
-1-0%	9	-0.62%	-0.19%	+1.05%	-1.05%	Neg
-3-1%	11	-2.04%	-0.16%	+0.19%	+3.72%	Neg
-5-3%	3	-3.79%	-3.06%	-0.73%	-3.53%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 0% after 10 days

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About iShares MSCI Japan ETF

The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Japanese equity market.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$20.31 B
Expense Ratio	0.49%
Dividend Yield	1.12%
Portfolio Turnover	6%
YTD Return	1,478.55%
3-Year Return	16.69%
5-Year Return	6.86%

Sector Allocation

Sector	Weight
Consumer Discretionary	1.9%
Materials	1.3%
Industrials	0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions – iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.