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The Best Japan Equities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Japan Equities ETFs.

Japan Equities ETFs invest in Japanese companies, exposing investors to the country's stock market. These ETFs offer diversification and potential growth opportunities in a developed market with a strong economy, advanced technology, and a stable political environment. However, they may also carry risks associated with currency fluctuations and specific regional factors.

Number of ETFs
23
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.54%
Avg. Dividend Yield
2.79%
Avg. 1 Year Return
30.90%
Median Risk/Return Score
61 / 100
The Best Japan Equities ETFs

59 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD DistJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesDec 6, 20180.20%
8.96%
1.47%
44
Leverage Shares 3x Long Japan ETP SecuritiesJapan Equities, Leveraged Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 13, 20220.75%
20.34%
0.00%
44
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI Japan Climate Paris Aligned UCIT...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 11, 20210.12%
6.86%
0.00%
45
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI Japan ESG Universal Low Carbon S...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 21, 20210.15%
14.18%
0.00%
73
L&G Japan ESG Exclusions Paris Aligned UCITS ETF U...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 20, 20220.16%0.00%
Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1CJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJan 9, 20070.12%
16.08%
8.65%
0.00%
77
iShares MSCI Japan ESG Enhanced UCITS ETF USD AccJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 16, 20190.15%
17.08%
0.00%
79
BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Japan ESG Filtered Min TE UC...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesFeb 26, 20160.15%
16.51%
8.80%
0.00%
76
Deka MSCI Japan UCITS ETFJapan EquitiesJun 9, 20090.52%
15.64%
8.21%
1.66%
75
Deka MSCI Japan Climate Change ESG CTB UCITS ETFJapan Equities, ESGJun 9, 20090.26%
14.58%
382.44%
1.47%
65
iShares MSCI Japan CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETF USD ...Japan Equities, ESGAug 5, 20240.15%
16.90%
1.45%
78
Invesco MSCI Japan ESG Universal Screened UCITS ET...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJan 8, 20210.19%
14.38%
0.00%
74
L&G Japan Equity UCITS ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 8, 20180.10%
15.83%
0.00%
77
iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 25, 20090.12%
16.29%
8.56%
0.00%
79
iShares Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF (DE)Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 5, 20060.51%
28.84%
10.66%
0.77%
86
UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan Socially Responsible UCITS...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 22, 20150.19%
15.58%
7.48%
0.99%
77
iShares MSCI Japan EUR Hedged UCITS ETF (Acc)Japan EquitiesSep 30, 20100.64%
17.69%
13.82%
0.00%
89
iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (Dist)Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 1, 20040.12%
15.15%
8.31%
0.82%
76
iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist)Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMay 9, 20080.58%
16.53%
7.36%
0.98%
77
Amundi MSCI Japan ESG Climate Net Zero Ambition CT...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesFeb 14, 20180.45%
16.82%
0.00%
74

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Best Japan Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Japan Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are OPPJ (94) and DXJ (93). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Japan Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Japan Equities ETFs is DXJ (26.86%). Across the lineup, Japan Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 30.90% and an average 5-year return of 11.89%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
26.86%
7.10BJun 2006
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF
24.48%
277.20MJun 2013
Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF
21.53%
671.39MJun 2011
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
21.44%
715.47MJan 2014
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF
20.82%
175.68MNov 2017

Lowest-Cost Japan Equities ETFs

The top Japan Equities ETFs is FLJH (0.09%). With an average expense ratio of 0.54%, Japan Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF0.09%175.68MNov 2017
Franklin FTSE Japan ETF0.09%3.86BNov 2017
iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF0.15%668.37MMar 2019
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF0.19%17.12BJun 2018
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF0.25%83.84MMar 2016

Highest-Yield Japan Equities ETFs

The top Japan Equities ETFs is EWJV (4.97%). Across the lineup, Japan Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.79%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF4.97%668.37MMar 2019
Rayliant SMDAM Japan Equity ETF4.84%25.12MApr 2024
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF4.84%17.12BJun 2018
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan4.80%6.02MNov 2007
Matthews Japan Active ETF4.48%9.66MSep 2023

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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