IPAC — iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF
International Developed Ranked #129 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
IPAC Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in IPAC over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
IPAC Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: IPAC's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in IPAC?
See what a lump sum in IPAC would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
The iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF (IPAC) is an International Developed fund issued by iShares with $2.76 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade and ranks 10 of 22 within its category, placing it at #129 of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund’s 0.09% expense ratio sits below the category median of 0.165%, while its 3.86% dividend yield exceeds the median of 3.12%. Top 10 holdings comprise 18.4% of assets, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. representing the largest single position at 2.6%.
Price action shows the fund trading at 71.7% of its 52-week range, reflecting a recent 1D decline of 0.54% and a 1W drop of 0.90%. Short-term momentum contrasts with longer-term gains, as the 1Y return of 16.46% outperforms the category median of 13.09%. The 3Y return stands at 71.43%, indicating sustained growth over the available 3.0 years of price history. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at B across the last 35 tracked days.
With a beta of 0.85, the fund exhibits lower sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader index. Annualized volatility of 17.46% is classified as Moderate, while a maximum drawdown of -15.46% highlights the peak-to-trough decline experienced. A Sharpe ratio of 0.66 suggests moderate risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk taken. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 91,120 shares.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
IPAC Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 2.58% | $69M |
| 2 | BHP GROUP LIMITED | 2.32% | $62M |
| 3 | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA | 2.27% | $60M |
| 4 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 1.94% | $52M |
| 5 | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 1.69% | $45M |
| 6 | Tokyo Electron Limited | 1.62% | $43M |
| 7 | Hitachi, Ltd. | 1.57% | $42M |
| 8 | ADVANTEST CORPORATION | 1.57% | $42M |
| 9 | Sony Group Corporation | 1.48% | $39M |
| 10 | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 1.33% | $35M |
Holdings as of 2026-07-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 18.4% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how IPAC's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With IPAC
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IPAC's top 10 — BBJP overlaps most, holding 8 of the same companies as IPAC's top 10 (13.8% of IPAC's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | IPAC Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 8 | 13.8% | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.… |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | 8 | 13.8% | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.… |
| VPL | Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares | 7 | 14.0% | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., BHP GROUP LIMITED, COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA… |
| FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 7 | 12.5% | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., Tokyo Electron Limited, TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION… |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 5 | 9.2% | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.… |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 121.40 (as of 2026-10-16) — Measures the US dollar’s strength against major trading-partner currencies — dollar moves directly affect the US-dollar value of this fund’s international holdings.
What IPAC's Fees Cost You
IPAC charges an expense ratio of 0.09% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
IPAC Dividend Income Estimator
IPAC currently yields 3.86%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
IPAC Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 91K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $2.76B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: IPAC is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
IPAC Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.54% |
| 1-Week | -0.90% |
| 1-Month | -1.85% |
| 3-Month | +1.00% |
| 6-Month | +5.71% |
| YTD | +13.19% |
| 1-Year | +16.46% |
| 3-Year | +71.43% |
How IPAC Compares to Other International Developed ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | B+ |
EFV | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | +21.48% | 0.31% | $30.8B |
| #22 | B+ |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares | +16.76% | 0.03% | $314B |
| #23 | B+ |
SCHF | Schwab International Equity ETF | +17.18% | 0.03% | $67.9B |
| #32 | B+ |
SPDW | State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF | +16.90% | 0.03% | $41.1B |
| #51 | B+ |
VPL | Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares | +24.02% | 0.07% | $13.5B |
| #62 | B |
AVDE | Avantis International Equity ETF | +15.55% | 0.23% | $19.1B |
| #75 | B+ |
DFAX | Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | +16.98% | 0.28% | $12.4B |
| #79 | B |
IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | +13.67% | 0.04% | $32.2B |
| #90 | B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | +12.50% | 0.07% | $190B |
| #129 | B |
IPAC | iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | +16.46% | 0.09% | $2.76B |
| #144 | B |
EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | +12.38% | 0.32% | $76.7B |
| #157 | B |
VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | +10.14% | 0.06% | $37.2B |
| #185 | B |
IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | +9.91% | 0.1% | $9.24B |
| #186 | B |
SCHC | Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | +9.61% | 0.06% | $5.62B |
| #201 | C |
SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | +11.21% | 0.4% | $12.8B |
| #211 | C |
VSS | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares | +8.30% | 0.06% | $14.0B |
| #217 | C |
GWX | State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | +13.99% | 0.4% | $924M |
| #263 | C |
EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | +6.73% | 0.5% | $9.42B |
| #264 | C |
AAXJ | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF | +16.26% | 0.72% | $3.96B |
| #267 | C |
FEZ | State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF | +6.07% | 0.29% | $4.28B |
| #288 | C |
IEV | iShares Europe ETF | +9.90% | 0.6% | $1.59B |
| #313 | C |
EFG | iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF | +3.91% | 0.34% | $15.0B |