FIL Limited reveals 1.1 % stake in iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF

FIL Limited, Pandanus Partners, L.P. and Pandanus Associates, Inc. have jointly filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G for iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF (CUSIP 46435U374).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FIL Limited, Pandanus Partners, L.P. and Pandanus Associates, Inc. have jointly filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G for iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF (CUSIP 46435U374).

The group reports beneficial ownership of 121,496 common shares, representing 1.1 % of the ETF’s outstanding units as of the event date 30 Jun 2025. FIL Limited claims sole voting power over 113,303 shares and sole dispositive power over the full holding; the two Pandanus entities hold sole dispositive but no voting power. No shared voting or dispositive power is reported. Because ownership is below 5 %, the filing is made on a passive basis under Rule 13d-1(b).

The certification states the securities “were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business” and not to influence control of the issuer. Signatures were executed on 05 Aug 2025 by Richard Bourgelas under previously filed powers of attorney.

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TL;DR: Passive 1.1 % stake—minor, informational only.

This Schedule 13G/A discloses that the Fidelity-associated FIL Limited group owns just 1.1 % of iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF. The filing signals no intent to influence management and involves less than the 5 % threshold that would trigger heightened scrutiny. For ETF investors this is largely administrative; it neither alters fund flows nor changes underlying portfolio strategy. Market impact should be negligible, though it offers transparency into institutional interest.

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How many shares of iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF does FIL Limited own?

The filing states FIL Limited beneficially owns 121,496 shares, equating to 1.1 % of the ETF.

Does FIL Limited have voting control over all shares reported?

It reports sole voting power over 113,303 shares and no shared voting authority.

Why was the Schedule 13G filed instead of 13D?

Ownership is below 5 % and held passively, qualifying for the shorter Schedule 13G under Rule 13d-1(b).

Is there any indication of activist intent in this filing?

No. The certification affirms the shares were acquired in the ordinary course and not to influence control.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/06/2025 - 11:35 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

46435U374

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 46435U374

1

Names of Reporting Persons

FIL Limited

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

BERMUDA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 113,303.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 121,496.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

121,496.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

FI

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 46435U374

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Pandanus Partners, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 121,496.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

121,496.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 46435U374

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Pandanus Associates, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 121,496.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

121,496.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: FIL Limited
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Pembroke Hall, 42 Crow Lane, Hamilton, Bermuda, HM19
(c)	Citizenship: Not applicable
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 46435U374
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
	Please see Exhibit 99.
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 121496.00
(b)	Percent of class: 1.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 121496.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

FIL Limited

Signature:	Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of May 23, 2023, by and on behalf of FIL Limited and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:	08/05/2025

Pandanus Partners, L.P.

Signature:	Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of May 23, 2023, by Pandanus Associates, Inc. on behalf of Pandanus Partners, L.P.*
Date:	08/05/2025

Pandanus Associates, Inc.

Signature:	Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of May 23, 2023, by and on behalf of Pandanus Associates, Inc.*
Date:	08/05/2025

Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FIL Limited on July 10, 2024, accession number: 0000318989-24-000124.

Exhibit Information

Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement.