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iShares Asia Pacific Dividend UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of an index comprising 50 stocks with the highest dividend yields from eligible Asia Pacific countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore. It provides investors with exposure to established, high-quality companies in these developed markets, delivering total returns through capital appreciation and dividend income. The ETF employs physical replication, holding the underlying securities directly, and distributes dividends quarterly, with recent yields ranging from 3.85% to 4.67% based on last 12-month payouts in EUR around 1.01. Managed by BlackRock with a total expense ratio of 0.59% p.a., it maintains a fund size of approximately 583 million EUR and does not pursue sustainable, impact, or ESG strategies. Launched in 2006 and domiciled in Ireland, iShares Asia Pacific Dividend UCITS ETF plays a key role in financial markets by offering targeted access to dividend-focused equities in the Asia Pacific region, supporting income generation and portfolio diversification amid regional economic dynamics.