iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETFAAXJ
AAXJ
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Funds holding %
of 7,324 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
167% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 8 (+5) [Q1 2025]
40% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 15
24% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $898M [Q4 2024] → $1.11B (+$213M) [Q1 2025]
8.85% more ownership
Funds ownership: 36.34% [Q4 2024] → 45.19% (+8.85%) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 180 [Q4 2024] → 183 (+3) [Q1 2025]
24% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 45 | Existing positions reduced: 59
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for AAXJ.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices
Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Japan Trade Deal Boosts Return Premium For Foreign Stocks
Global equities ex-US were already leading US stocks in 2025 by a wide margin ahead of the trade deal announced this week between the US and Japan. Vanguard International Stock ETF rose sharply yesterday, and is now up 21.8% year to date.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
AAXJ: Ambivalent Outlook
The MSCI Asia Ex Japan Index includes two developed and eight emerging Asian markets, aligning closely with the MSCI AC Asia Index over the past decade. This ETF tracks the AC Asia Ex Japan Index invests in over 900 companies, with a management fee, offering broad exposure to Asian markets. Many Japanese equities trade well below book value, presenting potential undervaluation opportunities compared to the MSCI EM Index.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
AAXJ: Not For Now, Let The Global Markets Settle
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF focuses on emerging markets like India, China, and South Korea, excluding Japan due to its developed market status. AAXJ has underperformed long-term, delivering only 16.3% five-year total return, but has recently outperformed the S&P 500. The ETF's top holding, Taiwan Semiconductor, faces risks from geopolitical tensions, while its financials and consumer discretionary sectors have driven recent gains.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks
The election victory has fueled a strong rally in US equities, but Trump's comeback is seen as a new risk factor elsewhere as Washington prepares to pivot to new edition of an “America First” policy. The latest surge in US shares has widened the lead for SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year to date.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Is Not Just China
While the China macro story of ongoing transition is a headwind to the rest of Asia, there is more to the region's economic health than this.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
American Stocks Continue To Lead Global Equities Ex-U.S. In 2024
World stocks that hold US shares are up 1.6% year to date while foreign equities ex-US are down 1.5% in 2024. The Japanese stock market was a strong competitor vis-à-vis US shares last year too.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
ASEAN Economic Outlook In 2024
The total nominal GDP of the ten ASEAN nations measured in US dollar terms amounted to USD 3.6 trillion in 2022, more than doubling compared with total GDP of USD 1.6 trillion in 2009. Singapore's GDP growth rate improved to a pace of 2.8% y/y in the fourth quarter of 2023 according to the advance estimate of GDP from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
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