This fund gives investors access to the largest investible companies within Japan — one of the world’s most advanced and innovative economies.
It tracks the FTSE Japan Index which tracks the top mid- and large- sized companies in Japan. Companies in the index are weighted by a free float-adjusted methodology — which just means that only companies’ shares that are available on the stock market are used to calculate their position in the index.
This is a region specific index fund, meaning any investment is spread across a range of different equities, but these are confined to one region.
The dominant sectors are currently industrials, consumer goods, finance and technology. In Japan’s diverse economy, sectoral trends can continue to evolve.
This is a passive index fund, meaning it doesn’t hand-pick stocks — it follows a broad benchmark of leading companies within the Japanese equities market.
Given its region specific exposure, this fund offers less diversity than a global index fund, but isn’t confined to one industry. This fund could make up part of a diverse portfolio.
HSBC Asset Management is part of the wider HSBC Group, boasting over 50 years experience and managing $600 billion (2024).
HSBC focuses on bringing investors a low-cost range of investment products, with particular strength in global equity and ESG offerings.
VanEck is a privately-held global investment manager with 70 years experience and $114 billion in assets under management (as of mid-2024). Over the last 19 years, VanEck has pioneered over 100 specialty ETFs across a range of innovative thematic sectors such as gold, semiconductors, emerging markets, gaming and others.
iShares ETFs are managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, with over three decades of experience in index investing. The team applies rigorous quantitative research and disciplined risk management to deliver diversified, cost-effective market exposure.
With a strong emphasis on transparency and innovation, iShares products are built to support efficient, long-term investment strategies.
Invesco is a global asset manager with over $1.4 trillion in assets (2024). They offer over 240 ETFs, covering equities, fixed income, commodities and thematics.
Founded in 1935, Invesco brings 90 years of experience creating reliable, investor-first solutions.
Vanguard has been providing investment solutions to everyday investors since the 1970s. Today, it manages $10 trillion for over 50 million investors worldwide (2024), sticking to a philosophy of low costs, transparency, and long-term thinking.
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WisdomTree is a global asset manager based in New York. With $116 billion under management (as of April 2025), they are a trusted provider of over 260 ETPs (Exchange Traded Products).
Their investment product philosophy seeks to use unique research to provide investors access to traditionally inaccessible asset classes.
Technology and engineering company covering everything from consumer electronics, renewable energy, rail infrastructure and more.
Japan’s largest financial group, specialising in a full range of financial services and asset management worldwide.
Pioneers of interactive entertainment behind iconic gaming systems such as the Wii and DS, and franchises like Mario, Zelda and Pokémon.
Global entertainment and tech corporation covering a full spectrum of electronic innovation from PlayStation, all the way to Olympus medical instruments.
Commercial and investment banking group operating within Asia and beyond.
One of the world’s largest car manufacturers — a global leader in automotive, hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
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Avg. annual returns
26/06/2020 - 26/06/2025
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22.59%
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22.59%
Fund Provider
HSBC
Management Charges
0.28%
Risk level
7 of 7
Category
Index Tracker
Region
China
Avg. annual returns
29/06/2020 - 29/06/2025
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11.29%
-
11.29%
Fund Provider
Vanguard
Management Charges
0.06%
Risk level
6 of 7
Category
Index Tracker
Region
United Kingdom
Avg. annual returns
25/06/2020 - 25/06/2025
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10.05%
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10.05%
Fund Provider
iShares
Management Charges
0.06%
Risk level
6 of 7
Category
Index Tracker
Region
Europe
Avg. annual returns
25/06/2020 - 25/06/2025
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8.58%
-
8.58%
Fund Provider
iShares
Management Charges
0.13%
Risk level
6 of 7
Category
Index Tracker
Region
Asia-Pacific
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Yes – as companies move in and out of the FTSE Japan Index, this will change the holdings of the Japan Fund. This index will always track the companies within the FTSE Japan Index.
This fund is UCITS compliant — meaning it is regulated and compliant with EU standards and, like all the funds we offer, is available to UK retail investors.
This Japan Fund is a Japanese index fund — the FTSE Japan Index tracks almost all of Japan’s investible companies.
Yes, within the Japanese market. It provides exposure across a diverse range of innovative industries, but should make up part of a globally diverse portfolio to avoid overexposure to one region.
Yes, within the Japanese market. It provides exposure across a diverse range of innovative industries, but should make up part of a globally diverse portfolio to avoid overexposure to one region.
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