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

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/ifff · ISIN IE00B0M63730 · 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, IFFF (iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF, ISIN IE00B0M63730) closed at £72.72 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.74% a year (about £74 on £10,000). Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its total return was +66.6%, or +30.3% 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: **£72.72** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | IFFF |
| ISIN | IE00B0M63730 |
| Category | Global shares |
| 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 |

## 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 | +41.79% | +37.34% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +104.12% | +84.19% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +66.64% | +30.26% | income reinvested |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data). Inflation: ONS 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 +11.3%, 2025 +26.4%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +36.4%. 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: +40.9%; to 30/09/2025: +21.1%; to 30/09/2024: +12.9%; to 30/09/2023: −1.7%; to 30/09/2022: −18.1%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -14.1% | -21.4% | Price |
| 2023 | -5.8% | -9.5% | Price |
| 2024 | +11.3% | +7.5% | Price |
| 2025 | +26.4% | +22.1% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +36.4% | +32.6% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 22.36% | -13.81% |
| 3 years | 18.77% | -15.53% |
| 5 years | 18.98% | -30.97% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 22.4% over 1 year, 18.8% over 3 years, 19.0% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF since October 2021, in pounds: −31.0% from 12/11/2021 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 30/09/2026 the price of iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF was 5.0% below its highest weekly close since October 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, as of 01/10/2026: 7 of the 211 other global share funds charge more, 0 the same and 204 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 (30/09/2026).

| Fund | Ongoing charge | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC MSCI AC FAR EAST ex JAPAN UCITS ETF USD | 0.45% | +42.0% | +77.1% | — |
| HSBC MSCI AC FAR EAST ex JAPAN UCITS ETF USD | 0.52% | +42.0% | +103.1% | +68.2% |
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF (this fund) | 0.74% | +41.8% | +104.1% | +66.6% |

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

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.74%** per year
- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

## Top holdings

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

| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| TSMC | 19.59% |
| Samsung Electronics | 9.62% |
| SK hynix | 7.36% |
| Ish MSCI China A ETF USD Acc | 4.19% |
| Tencent | 3.48% |
| Alibaba Group | 2.33% |
| MediaTek | 2.28% |
| DBS Group | 1.30% |
| Samsung Electronics | 1.24% |
| Delta Electronics | 1.15% |

## 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 |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 52.8% |
| Financials | 19.2% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.0% |
| Industrials | 6.1% |
| Communication Services | 5.8% |
| Health Care | 2.1% |
| Materials | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 1.3% |
| Other sectors | 3.9% |

### By country

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

| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 36.3% |
| South Korea | 27.1% |
| China | 20.6% |
| Ireland | 4.2% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | 4.0% |
| Thailand | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | 1.1% |
| Other countries | 1.4% |

### 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 | 0.8% |

All 416 holdings: https://fundology.uk/fund/ifff/holdings

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