ATLASiShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF (SCJ): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF (SCJ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.48% and the yield is 2.68%. The ten largest holdings are 6% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SCJ
| Last price | $105.30 (-1.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $103.36 – $108.37 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.68% |
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.
SCJ fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Japan |
| Assets under management | $242M |
| Expense ratio | 0.48% |
| Number of holdings | 764 |
| Portfolio turnover | 8% |
| Inception | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The index measures the performance of equity securities of Japanese small-capitalization companies and represents approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the Japan equity universe. It generally will invest at least 80% of assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in securities not included in the index.
SCJ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ROHM Co. Ltd. 6963 | Technology | 0.69% |
| SHIZUOKA BANK INC 5831 | Financial Services | 0.63% |
| Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. 6976 | Technology | 0.67% |
| Mebuki Financial Group Inc 7167 | Financial Services | 0.64% |
| Fukuoka Financial Group Inc. 8354 | Financial Services | 0.56% |
| BayCurrent Consulting Inc 6532 | Industrials | 0.54% |
| SUMCO Corp. 3436 | Technology | 0.57% |
| NGK Insulators Ltd. 5333 | Industrials | 0.56% |
| Food & Life Companies Ltd 3563 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.56% |
| Ngk Spark Plug Co Ltd 5334 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.55% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SCJ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 25.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 14.3% |
| Technology | 13.4% |
| Financial Services | 11.7% |
| Basic Materials | 10.1% |
| Real Estate | 7.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.6% |
| Healthcare | 5.4% |
| Communication Services | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 2.1% |
| Energy | 0.6% |
By region: Japan 100.0%.
SCJ returns and risk
| Year to date | +20.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +22.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +7.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.05 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SCJ: frequently asked questions
What does SCJ invest in?
iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are ROHM Co. Ltd. (0.7%), SHIZUOKA BANK INC (0.6%), Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. (0.7%), Mebuki Financial Group Inc (0.6%), Fukuoka Financial Group Inc. (0.6%).
What is the SCJ expense ratio?
0.48% a year: about $48.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SCJ dividend yield?
2.68%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SCJ 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 $103.36 to $108.37 from $105.30 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SCJ performed?
Year to date +20.7%, one year +22.6%, three years +20.8% a year, five years +8.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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