IXJ is an International & Global ETF from iShares holding 123 positions as of Mar 31, 2026, with $4.1B in assets and a 0.4% net expense ratio. Its largest positions are LLY (9.4%), JNJ (7.6%) and ABBV (5.0%); the top 10 holdings account for 45.8% of the portfolio. By sector it leans Health Care (98.9%) and Consumer Staples (0.6%). It yields 1.41% on a trailing-12-month basis.
- Issuer
- iShares
- Holdings
- 123
- Net Assets
- $4.1BETF assets as of 2026-08-10
- Expense Ratio
- 0.4%per latest SEC prospectus filing
- TTM Yield
- 1.41%trailing 12-month distributions
Performance
- 1M
- +0.7%
- YTD
- +5.9%
- 1Y
- +25.5%
- 3Y (ann.)
- +7.8%
- 5Y (ann.)
- +4.8%
- 10Y (ann.)
- +8.5%
A $10,000 investment 10 years ago would be worth $22,631 today at the 10Y annualized rate. This is a backward-looking illustration, not a forecast. Project its future growth →
Total returns including dividends as of 2026-08-07. 3Y/5Y/10Y annualized. Past performance does not predict future results.
Sector Breakdown
| Health Care | 98.9% |
|---|---|
| Consumer Staples | 0.6% |
| Real Estate | 0.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.0% |
| Other Sectors | 0.0% |
Top 25 Holdings
| # | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  LLYEli Lilly & Co. COM | 9.44% |
| 2 |  JNJJohnson & Johnson COM | 7.63% |
| 3 |  ABBVAbbVie Inc. COM | 4.98% |
| 4 |  AZNAstraZeneca PLC ORD USD0.25 | 4.02% |
| 5 |  MRKMerck & Co., Inc COM | 3.96% |
| 6 |  NOVNNovartis AG CHF0.49 (REGD) | 3.87% |
| 7 |  ROPRoche Holding AG CHF0.001 | 3.72% |
| 8 |  UNHUnitedHealth Group Inc. COM | 3.25% |
| 9 |  AMGNAmgen Inc. COM | 2.51% |
| 10 |  TMOThermo Fisher Scientific Inc COM | 2.45% |
| 11 |  ABTAbbott Laboratories COM | 2.37% |
| 12 |  GILDGilead Sciences Inc. COM | 2.29% |
| 13 |  ISRGIntuitive Surgical Inc. COM NEW | 2.17% |
| 14 |  PFEPfizer Inc. COM | 2.12% |
| 15 |  BMYBristol-Myers Squibb Company COM | 1.64% |
| 16 |  DHRDanaher Corporation COM | 1.58% |
| 17 |  NOVOBNovo Nordisk A/S, Class B | 1.55% |
| 18 |  VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated COM | 1.50% |
| 19 |  SYKStryker Corporation COM | 1.50% |
| 20 |  GSKGSK plc ORD GBP0.3125 | 1.49% |
| 21 |  MDTMedtronic PLC USD0.0001 | 1.47% |
| 22 |  MCKMckesson Corp. COM | 1.41% |
| 23 |  SANSanofi SA EUR2 | 1.37% |
| 24 |  BSXBoston Scientific Corporation COM | 1.23% |
| 25 |  CVSCVS Health Corp COM | 1.21% |
Showing the top 25 of 123 holdings. See the full IXJ holdings list →
IXJ alternatives
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| Fund | Overlap | Expense | Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 JIREJPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF | 10% | 0.24%cheaper | $11.2B | Compare → |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IXJ's expense ratio?
IXJ has a net expense ratio of 0.4%, per its latest SEC prospectus filing. That works out to about $40 a year on a $10,000 investment.
How many holdings does IXJ have?
IXJ held 123 positions as of Mar 31, 2026, per its latest official holdings data.
What are IXJ's top 10 holdings?
IXJ's largest positions are LLY (9.4%), JNJ (7.6%), ABBV (5.0%), AZN (4.0%), MRK (4.0%), NOVN (3.9%), ROP (3.7%), UNH (3.3%), AMGN (2.5%), TMO (2.4%). Together they account for 45.8% of the portfolio.
What is IXJ's dividend yield?
IXJ yields 1.41% based on its trailing 12-month distributions, as of Aug 7, 2026.
How big is IXJ?
IXJ has $4.1B in assets as of Aug 10, 2026.
What are good alternatives to IXJ?
By portfolio overlap, the closest International & Global ETFs to IXJ are EFG (13% overlap), BBEU (13% overlap), IEUR (11% overlap). Overlap measures the share of portfolio weight both funds hold in the same securities.