Key Highlights

  • The fund tracks 50 of the largest companies across Asia.
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Samsung Electronics are the two largest holdings by market value.
  • The expense ratio is 0.50 percent, with semi-annual distributions.
  • Net Assets were about $4.6 billion on November 11, 2026.

The iShares Asia 50 ETF (NASDAQ:AIA) closed at $122.93 on November 10, 2026, with net assets of about $4.6 billion. The fund seeks to track an index composed of 50 of the largest Asian equities, giving investors exposure to established companies across the region. Its portfolio is weighted toward semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, with significant positions in banks and internet platforms.

Ticker and exchange

AIA, NASDAQ

Benchmark index

S&P Asia 50 Capped Index (Net)

Net asset value

$128.13 (Nov 11, 2026)

Daily NAV change

Up $5.01 (4.07%)

Net assets

$4,593,620,085

Number of holdings

53

Expense ratio

0.50%

30-day SEC yield

1.26%

Distribution frequency

Semi-annual

Fund inception

November 13, 2007

Regional Structure

The index behind AIA selects large companies from several Asian markets, including Taiwan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Because each market has its own currency and regulatory framework, the fund is exposed to regional currency movements as well as to the results of its individual companies.

The fund holds 53 companies. A portfolio of that size tends to be dominated by a few large positions, a pattern visible in the largest holdings listed below.

Largest Holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing accounts for about 22.93 percent of market value, making it the largest holding by a wide margin. Samsung Electronics holds roughly 12.61 percent and SK Hynix about 5.59 percent. Tencent accounts for approximately 4.73 percent, and Alibaba for about 4.59 percent.

MediaTek, China Construction Bank, DBS Group, AIA Group and Hon Hai Precision Industry also appear among the top ten. The semiconductor and electronics concentration makes the fund particularly sensitive to developments in global chip demand.

Trading and Distribution Details

The most recent trading data in the fund documentation reflects November 10, 2026, when about 98,922 shares traded against a 30-day Average Daily Volume of roughly 407,452 shares. The 30-day median bid-ask spread was 0.12 percent, and the fund had 35.85 million shares outstanding.

The fund distributes income semi-annually, with the June 2026 payment totaling $0.514539 per share. The 30-day SEC Yield was 1.26 percent and the 12-month trailing yield was 0.98 percent, both reported at the end of October 2026.

Final Word

AIA offers a regional view of 50 large Asian companies, with a portfolio led by semiconductor manufacturers and electronics producers. Its 0.50 percent expense ratio and semi-annual distribution schedule define the basic terms of the fund. Results will depend on regional currency trends, technology Demand and the policy environments of the markets the fund covers.