iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) tracks the S&P Asia 50 and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.49% and the yield is 0.91%. The ten largest holdings are 66% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on AIA
| Last price | $127.61 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 51% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $121.53 – $134.58 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.7% |
| Distribution yield | 0.91% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
AIA fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Index tracked | S&P Asia 50 |
| Theme | Asia-Pacific |
| Assets under management | $4.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Number of holdings | 53 |
| Portfolio turnover | 12% |
| Inception | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
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 and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. It is non-diversified.
AIA top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 22.56% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 15.04% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 6.85% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 4.27% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 4.33% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 4.20% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 2.44% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 2.15% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd D05 | Financial Services | 2.28% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Pref 005935 | Technology | 1.98% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
AIA sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 61.7% |
| Financial Services | 18.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.5% |
| Communication Services | 6.6% |
| Industrials | 1.8% |
| Basic Materials | 1.3% |
| Energy | 0.5% |
| Healthcare | 0.5% |
| Real Estate | 0.4% |
By region: Asia Developed 77.9%, Asia Emerging 21.6%, North America 0.5%.
AIA returns and risk
| Year to date | +44.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +50.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +40.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +14.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +13.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 20.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.60 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
AIA: frequently asked questions
What does AIA invest in?
iShares Asia 50 ETF follows the S&P Asia 50. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (22.6%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (15.0%), SK Hynix Inc (6.8%), MediaTek Inc (4.3%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (4.3%).
What is the AIA expense ratio?
0.49% a year: about $49.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the AIA dividend yield?
0.91%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will AIA go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 51%, with a likely range (50%) of $121.53 to $134.58 from $127.61 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has AIA performed?
Year to date +44.6%, one year +50.8%, three years +40.7% a year, five years +14.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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