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iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF(AAXJ)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AAXJ
10/23/2026: AAXJ (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (AAXJ) offers investors efficient, broad exposure to large and mid-sized companies throughout developed and emerging Asian markets, excluding Japan. By tracking the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index, the fund provides a convenient way to capture regional economic growth, particularly in sectors like technology and manufacturing. Its primary strengths are high liquidity, institutional-grade management, and comprehensive regional coverage, making it a reliable choice for long-term strategic allocation. However, investors should be mindful of geographic concentration—particularly in China, Taiwan, and India—alongside political, currency, and regulatory risks inherent to the region. It is best suited for investors with a long time horizon looking to diversify their portfolio globally.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Provides excellent access to high-growth emerging and developed Asian markets. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Effective tool for capturing regional market rallies and trend-following strategies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While valuations in the region can be attractive, specific country risks may deter pure value investors. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | Provides modest dividend yield, but is primarily focused on capital appreciation rather than high income. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | International equity exposure involves inherent currency and geopolitical risks unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Long-term investors seeking to complement a core US-centric portfolio with broad-based exposure to Asian growth markets.
Suitability
Best suited for passive, long-term index followers who can tolerate higher volatility and regional political risks.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Asian markets often experience higher price swings compared to developed domestic indices. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is sensitive to regional economic downturns and broader international market sentiment. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is heavily weighted toward China, Taiwan, and India, creating geographic dependency. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | Management fees are competitive, and tracking error against the benchmark remains well-contained. |
| Liquidity | Low | High trading volume in the ETF ensures easy execution for most retail and institutional sizes. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Constituent companies range from stable blue-chips to volatile emerging technology firms. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Historical volatility is elevated relative to US-only large-cap indices due to the emerging market nature of many constituent countries.
Market Risk
Primary risks include political instability, regulatory oversight, and sensitivity to global trade flows affecting Asian manufacturing hubs.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | China | 32 | Provides exposure to the largest economy in the region, capturing growth in Chinese tech and consumption. |
| Geography | Taiwan | 23 | Offers direct participation in the global semiconductor and technology hardware supply chain. |
| Geography | India | 20 | Provides access to one of the world's fastest-growing major economies and emerging consumer markets. |
| Geography | South Korea | 12 | Exposure to high-tech manufacturing and industrial conglomerates. |
| Other | Other Asian Markets (Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.) | 13 | Diversifies regional risk across smaller, stable economies in the Asia-Pacific region. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 6.41% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2026 |
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