# iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF (IFFF)

**Page:** https://fundology.uk/fund/ifff · ISIN IE00B0M63730

## At a glance

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As of 13/11/2026, IFFF (iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF, ISIN IE00B0M63730) closed at £63.36 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.74% a year (about £74 on £10,000). Over the five years to 13/11/2026 its total return was +45.8%, or +13.8% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from iShares, launched in 2005. It tracks the MSCI AC Far East 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 0.74% a year — about £74 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you. Income from its investments is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year.

Latest close: **£63.36** (13/11/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | IFFF |
| ISIN | IE00B0M63730 |
| Also listed as | IDFF (London Stock Exchange, US dollars), IQQF (Xetra, euros) |
| Category | Japan & Asia Pacific |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | MSCI AC Far East ex JP |
| Income | Distributing |
| Ongoing charge | 0.74% a year (£74 per £10,000) |
| Fund size | £1.1bn |
| Launched | 2005 |
| Domicile | Ireland |
| UK reporting fund status | Yes — on HMRC’s list of reporting funds (list of 02/11/2026); reporting fund since 12/06/2010 |

## Past returns (periods to 13/11/2026)

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

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +17.95% | +13.77% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +81.42% | +63.90% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +45.78% | +13.79% | income reinvested |

Returns: as reported (delayed data). Inflation: UK CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −14.1%, 2023 −5.8%, 2024 +11.9%, 2025 +31.0%; 2026 to 13/11/2026 +14.1%. Returns of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +35.4%; to 30/09/2025: +26.1%; to 30/09/2024: +12.9%; to 30/09/2023: −1.7%; to 30/09/2022: −17.7%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -14.1% | -21.4% | Price |
| 2023 | -5.8% | -9.5% | Price |
| 2024 | +11.9% | +8.1% | Price |
| 2025 | +31.0% | +26.5% | Price |
| 2026 to 13/11/2026 | +14.1% | +10.5% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 23.72% | -19.29% |
| 3 years | 19.44% | -19.29% |
| 5 years | 19.43% | -30.97% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 13/11/2026: 23.7% over 1 year, 19.4% over 3 years, 19.4% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF since November 2021, in pounds: −30.0% from 19/11/2021 to 28/10/2022. The lowest 12-month return of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −28.4% (12 months to 28/10/2022); the highest was +73.4% (12 months to 19/06/2026). On 13/11/2026 the price of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF was 17.2% below its highest weekly close since November 2021 (19/06/2026), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF 0.74% a year. Compared on 14/11/2026, 0 of the 108 other Japan and Asia Pacific share funds charge more, 0 the same and 108 less (share classes counted once).

## Funds tracking the same index

3 funds track MSCI AC Far East ex JP, this one included and share classes counted once; their ongoing charges range from 0.45% to 0.74% a year (13/11/2026).

| Fund | Ongoing charge | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC MSCI AC FAR EAST ex JAPAN UCITS ETF USD | 0.52% | +18.1% | +82.4% | +47.2% |
| HSBC MSCI AC FAR EAST ex JAPAN UCITS ETF USD Dist | 0.45% | +18.1% | — | — |
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF (this fund) | 0.74% | +17.9% | +81.4% | +45.8% |

Returns are as reported, in pounds, income reinvested unless marked "(price)".

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.74%** per year
- Stocks and shares ISA eligible: usually (check with your platform)
- SIPP eligible: usually (check with your provider)
- ISA and SIPP mean the kind of product usually qualifies under HMRC rules. We do not check each platform’s list — each provider decides which funds it offers. Crypto ETNs have not qualified for a stocks and shares ISA since 06/04/2026, and overseas funds that are not UK-recognised UCITS, such as Swiss ETFs, do not usually qualify.

## What it holds

As of 06/11/2026, IFFF holds 409 positions, according to its published holdings. The largest is TSMC at 19.59% of the fund; the ten largest make up 50.2%.

### Top holdings

Largest positions (as of 06/11/2026), as a percentage of the whole fund:

| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSMC | [2330](https://fundology.uk/stock/2330) | 19.59% |
| 2 | Samsung Electronics | [005930](https://fundology.uk/stock/005930) | 7.92% |
| 3 | SK hynix | [000660](https://fundology.uk/stock/000660) | 5.60% |
| 4 | Ish MSCI China A ETF USD Acc | — | 4.55% |
| 5 | Tencent | [700](https://fundology.uk/stock/700) | 4.00% |
| 6 | Alibaba Group | [BABA](https://fundology.uk/stock/BABA) | 2.73% |
| 7 | MediaTek | [2454](https://fundology.uk/stock/2454) | 1.82% |
| 8 | China Construction Bank | [601939](https://fundology.uk/stock/601939) | 1.38% |
| 9 | DBS Group | [D05](https://fundology.uk/stock/D05) | 1.36% |
| 10 | AIA Group | [1299](https://fundology.uk/stock/1299) | 1.26% |

## Where it invests

Shares of the whole fund. Bonds, cash and positions without a classification are shown as they come, not guessed.

### By sector

As published for the fund, as of 06/11/2026.

| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 46.9% |
| Financials | 17.1% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.3% |
| Communication Services | 6.7% |
| Industrials | 5.9% |
| Other funds | 4.5% |
| Health Care | 2.4% |
| Materials | 2.0% |
| Other sectors | 6.2% |

### By country

As published for the fund, as of 06/11/2026.

| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 34.8% |
| China | 28.9% |
| South Korea | 22.8% |
| Hong Kong | 5.0% |
| Singapore | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | 1.3% |
| Thailand | 1.3% |
| Cash and derivatives | 0.6% |
| Other countries | 0.9% |

### By type of asset

Added up from the fund’s published holdings, as of 06/11/2026.

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

All 409 holdings: https://fundology.uk/fund/ifff/holdings

## Questions people ask

**What is the ongoing charge of IFFF?**

The ongoing charge of IFFF is 0.74% a year — about £74 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund’s value rather than billed to you. Platform and dealing fees are charged separately. Ongoing charge of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF 0.74% a year. Compared on 14/11/2026, 0 of the 108 other Japan and Asia Pacific share funds charge more, 0 the same and 108 less (share classes counted once).

**What does IFFF track?**

IFFF tracks the MSCI AC Far East ex JP.

**Is IFFF accumulating or distributing?**

IFFF is distributing: income is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year. It pays out quarterly.

**What is the ISIN of IFFF?**

The ISIN of IFFF is IE00B0M63730. An ISIN identifies one exact share class of a fund; IFFF is its ticker on the London Stock Exchange. The same share class is also listed as IDFF (London Stock Exchange, US dollars) and IQQF (Xetra, euros).

**What does IFFF hold?**

As of 06/11/2026, IFFF holds 409 positions, according to its published holdings. The largest is TSMC at 19.59% of the fund; the ten largest make up 50.2%. Its ten largest holdings are TSMC (19.59%), Samsung Electronics (7.92%), SK hynix (5.60%), Ish MSCI China A ETF USD Acc (4.55%), Tencent (4.00%), Alibaba Group (2.73%), MediaTek (1.82%), China Construction Bank (1.38%), DBS Group (1.36%) and AIA Group (1.26%).

**What were IFFF’s returns in each of the last five years?**

Calendar-year returns of IFFF in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −14.1%, 2023 −5.8%, 2024 +11.9%, 2025 +31.0%; 2026 to 13/11/2026 +14.1%. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

**How has IFFF done after inflation?**

Over the five years to 13/11/2026 IFFF’s total return was +45.8%, or +13.8% after UK CPIH inflation. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

## Fund documents

- [Fund page at iShares](https://www.ishares.com/uk/individual/en/products/251848/ishares-msci-ac-far-east-exjapan-ucits-etf)
- [Key investor information document (KIID)](https://www.ishares.com/gls-download/literature/kiid/ucits_kiid-ishares-msci-ac-far-east-ex-japan-ucits-etf-usd-dist-gb-ie00b0m63730-en.pdf)
- [Factsheet](https://www.ishares.com/gls-download/literature/fact-sheet/ifff-ishares-msci-ac-far-east-ex-japan-ucits-etf-fund-fact-sheet-en-gb.pdf)
- Links checked 12/10/2026.

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