ATLASiShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.45% and the yield is 3.29%. The ten largest holdings are 47% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EPP
| Last price | $55.80 (-0.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $54.87 – $57.34 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 3.29% · half-yearly |
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.
EPP fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Japan |
| Assets under management | $2.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% |
| Number of holdings | 88 |
| Portfolio turnover | 7% |
| Inception | Oct 25, 2001 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
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. The underlying index consists of stocks from the following four countries or regions: Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. The underlying index include large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time. The fund is non-diversified.
EPP top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BHP Group Ltd BHP | Basic Materials | 9.41% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia CBA | Financial Services | 8.26% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd D05 | Financial Services | 5.17% |
| AIA Group Ltd 1299 | Financial Services | 4.40% |
| National Australia Bank Ltd NAB | Financial Services | 3.57% |
| Westpac Banking Corporation WBC | Financial Services | 3.72% |
| ANZ Group Holdings Ltd ANZ | Financial Services | 3.69% |
| OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORP O39 | Financial Services | 3.30% |
| Macquarie Group Ltd MQG | Financial Services | 3.00% |
| CSL Ltd CSL | Healthcare | 2.89% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EPP sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 45.7% |
| Basic Materials | 16.0% |
| Industrials | 8.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.3% |
| Real Estate | 6.3% |
| Healthcare | 4.3% |
| Utilities | 3.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.1% |
| Energy | 2.9% |
| Communication Services | 2.1% |
| Technology | 0.9% |
By region: Australasia 65.4%, Asia Developed 31.9%, Asia Emerging 1.5%, United Kingdom 0.7%, Europe Developed 0.5%.
EPP returns and risk
| Year to date | +9.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +10.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.3% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +6.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.76 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EPP: frequently asked questions
What does EPP invest in?
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are BHP Group Ltd (9.4%), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (8.3%), DBS Group Holdings Ltd (5.2%), AIA Group Ltd (4.4%), National Australia Bank Ltd (3.6%).
What is the EPP expense ratio?
0.45% a year: about $45.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EPP dividend yield?
3.29%, paid half-yearly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EPP go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $54.87 to $57.34 from $55.80 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EPP performed?
Year to date +9.9%, one year +10.0%, three years +16.2% a year, five years +6.3% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Japan
- iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
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- WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ)
- JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia Pacific ex-Japan ETF (BBAX)
- Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP)
- iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (AAXJ)
- iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF (EWJV)
- Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DBJP)
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