# iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (CPJ1)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/cpj1 · ISIN IE00B52MJY50 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, CPJ1 (iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF, ISIN IE00B52MJY50) closed at £183.56 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.20% a year (about £20 on £10,000). Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its total return was +44.2%, or +12.7% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from iShares, launched in 2010. It tracks the MSCI Pacific ex JP. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Its ongoing charge is 0.2% a year — about £20 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you. Income from its investments is reinvested inside the fund, so it shows up as a rising price rather than cash paid to you.

Latest close: **£183.56** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | CPJ1 |
| ISIN | IE00B52MJY50 |
| Category | Japan & Asia Pacific |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI Pacific ex JP |
| Income | Accumulating |
| Ongoing charge | 0.20% a year (£20 per £10,000) |
| Fund size | £2.3bn |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Domicile | Ireland |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.25% | +9.70% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +43.54% | +29.52% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +44.17% | +12.70% | income reinvested |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data). Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund): 2022 +4.9%, 2023 +0.2%, 2024 +7.1%, 2025 +12.2%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +12.2%. Returns of iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +14.1%; to 30/09/2025: +8.6%; to 30/09/2024: +16.0%; to 30/09/2023: −0.4%; to 30/09/2022: +0.8%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +4.9% | -4.0% | Price |
| 2023 | +0.2% | -3.8% | Price |
| 2024 | +7.1% | +3.4% | Price |
| 2025 | +12.2% | +8.4% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +12.2% | +9.1% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 11.99% | -7.23% |
| 3 years | 12.84% | -15.21% |
| 5 years | 13.60% | -16.99% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 12.0% over 1 year, 12.8% over 3 years, 13.6% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF since October 2021, in pounds: −17.0% from 03/02/2023 to 18/08/2023. The lowest 12-month return of iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) since January 2021 was −11.1% (12 months to 02/02/2024); the highest was +37.9% (12 months to 10/04/2026). On 30/09/2026 the price of iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF was 3.0% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (03/09/2026), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF 0.20% a year, as of 01/10/2026: 44 of the 92 other Japan and Asia Pacific share funds charge more, 6 the same and 42 less (share classes counted once).

## Funds tracking the same index

7 funds track MSCI Pacific ex JP, this one included and share classes counted once; their ongoing charges range from 0.10% to 0.60% a year (30/09/2026).

| Fund | Ongoing charge | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC ETFs Plc - HSBC MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF USD | 0.15% | +13.3% | +43.8% | +44.5% |
| HSBC ETFs Plc - MSCI Pacific (ex-Japan) | 0.15% | +13.3% | +26.7% | — |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (this fund) | 0.20% | +13.3% | +43.5% | +44.2% |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan UCITS ETF (Dist) USD | 0.60% | +12.8% | +41.9% | +41.5% |
| Multi Units Luxembourg SICAV - Amundi MSCI Pacific Ex Japan. Dist- Distribution | 0.12% | +13.4% | +44.1% | +44.7% |
| UBS MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF -USD dis- Distribution | 0.10% | +13.3% | +43.7% | +44.2% |
| Xtrackers SICAV - Xtrackers MSCI Pacific ex Japan Screened UCITS ETF-1D- Distribution | 0.10% | +8.9% | — | — |

Returns are the data vendor’s, in pounds, income reinvested unless marked "(price)".

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.20%** per year
- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

## Top holdings

Largest positions (as of 29/09/2026):

| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| BHP Group | 9.71% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 7.92% |
| DBS Group | 5.71% |
| AIA Group | 4.40% |
| National Australia Bank | 3.84% |
| Westpac Banking | 3.77% |
| Oversea-Chinese Banking | 3.71% |
| ANZ Group | 3.65% |
| Macquarie Group Ltd Def | 2.84% |
| Csl | 2.75% |

## Where it invests

Shares of the whole fund. Bonds, cash and positions the source does not classify are shown as they come, not guessed.

### By sector

As published by iShares, as of 29/09/2026.

| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financials | 46.0% |
| Materials | 15.8% |
| Industrials | 9.2% |
| Real Estate | 6.4% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 6.2% |
| Health Care | 4.2% |
| Utilities | 3.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 3.0% |
| Other sectors | 6.0% |

### By country

As published by iShares, as of 29/09/2026.

| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Australia | 62.1% |
| Singapore | 18.2% |
| Hong Kong | 17.4% |
| New Zealand | 1.7% |
| Cash and derivatives | 0.6% |

### By type of asset

Added up from the holdings iShares publishes, as of 29/09/2026.

| Type of asset | Weight |
|---|---|
| Equity | 99.4% |
| Cash and money market | 0.6% |

All 93 holdings: https://fundology.uk/fund/cpj1/holdings

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