iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA)
| Assets | $726.50M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 13.43 |
| Shares Out | 10.65M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 26.93% |
| 1-Year Return | +18.79% |
| Volume | 28,405 |
| Open | 67.82 |
| Previous Close | 68.07 |
| Day's Range | 67.79 - 68.73 |
| 52-Week Low | 52.02 |
| 52-Week High | 77.44 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| Holdings | 63 |
| Inception Date | Nov 13, 2007 |
About AIA
Fund Home PageThe iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Asia 50 index. The fund tracks an index of 50 of the largest companies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. AIA was launched on Nov 13, 2007 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
65.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 26.35% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 11.17% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 5.91% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 5.80% |
| Meituan | 3690 | 3.75% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 2.65% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 2.60% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 2.32% |
| BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency | XTSLA | 2.24% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | 2317 | 2.23% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.510 | n/a |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.378 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.992 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.527 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.950 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.518 | Jun 15, 2022 |
News
AIA: Good Fund But Heavy Concentration For Asia Exposure
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Asian Exports Are Softening
Non-China Asian exports are still growing, but the pace of increase has slowed and will slow still further as key export destinations struggle with inflation, energy security, and rising recession ris...
Asia's Economies Face Weakening Growth, Rising Inflation Pressures
A multifaced response, including increasing interest rates, is needed to prevent an upward spiral of price expectations and rising capital outflows. China, Asia's largest economy, saw a significant de...
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The ASEAN region has shown a strong rebound in manufacturing output during October. As a result of the severe negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread lockdowns and travel bans, many AS...
The Future Of Asia: What A Difference A Year Can Make
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iShares Asia 50 ETF: Economic Recovery Is Supportive Of Gains
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iShares Asia 50 ETF: A Mixed Bag
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