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: 22
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.53%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.80%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 31.71%
Median Risk/Return Score: 47 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
JPSR.L	UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan Socially Responsible UCITS...	Japan Equities	Jul 22, 2015	0.22%	11.27%	8.71%	1.03%	49
JRIE.L	JPMorgan Japan Research Enhanced Index Equity (ESG...	Japan Equities	Mar 29, 2022	0.25%	16.88%	—	1.52%	97
JRJE.L	JPMorgan Japan Research Enhanced Index Equity (ESG...	Japan Equities	Mar 29, 2022	0.25%	16.49%	—	0.00%	57
LCJP.L	Amundi MSCI Japan UCITS ETF Acc	Japan Equities	Feb 28, 2018	0.12%	16.47%	—	0.00%	59
LGJG.L	L&G Japan Equity UCITS ETF	Japan Equities	Nov 7, 2018	0.10%	14.69%	—	0.00%	56
MXJP.L	Invesco MSCI Japan UCITS ETF	Japan Equities	Apr 2, 2009	0.19%	16.21%	9.38%	0.00%	49
PAJS.L	Invesco MSCI Japan ESG Climate Paris Aligned UCITS...	Japan Equities	Dec 6, 2021	0.19%	7.24%	—	0.00%	32
PRIJ.L	Amundi Prime Japan UCITS ETF DR (D)	Japan Equities	Jan 30, 2019	0.05%	15.18%	—	0.00%	50
S400.L	Invesco JPX-Nikkei 400 UCITS ETF	Japan Equities	Sep 10, 2014	0.19%	15.40%	9.95%	0.00%	57
SDJP.L	iShares MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD (Dis...	Japan Equities	Oct 19, 2018	0.15%	17.05%	—	1.44%	50
SGJP.L	iShares MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD (Acc...	Japan Equities	Oct 19, 2018	0.15%	17.03%	—	0.00%	59
SJPA.L	iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETF	Japan Equities	Sep 25, 2009	0.15%	16.31%	10.10%	0.00%	60
SUJA.L	iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	Japan Equities	Apr 20, 2017	0.20%	3.53%	—	0.00%	24
TPXG.L	Amundi Japan Topix UCITS ETF JPY	Japan Equities	Apr 18, 2018	0.20%	14.95%	—	0.00%	57
UB02.L	UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (JPY) A-dis	Japan Equities	Sep 22, 2006	0.19%	16.40%	10.26%	1.59%	59
VJPA.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Acc	Japan Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.15%	15.94%	—	0.00%	51
VJPB.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Accumulating	Japan Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.15%	16.20%	—	0.00%	60
VJPN.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing	Japan Equities	May 21, 2013	0.15%	16.32%	11.10%	2.23%	60
VJPU.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc	Japan Equities	Jan 31, 2020	0.20%	19.64%	—	0.00%	88
XDJP.L	Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D	Japan Equities	Jan 25, 2013	0.09%	31.98%	13.14%	1.04%	84

Best Japan Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Japan Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DXJS (90) and OPPJ (90). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
DXJS	WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	90	95.11M	Jun 2013
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	90	293.88M	Jun 2013
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	89	6.78B	Jun 2006
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	84	659.82M	Jun 2011
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	84	734.11M	Jan 2014

Best-Performing Japan Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Japan Equities ETFs is DXJ (25.66%). Across the lineup, Japan Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 31.71% and an average 5-year return of 12.13%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	25.66%	6.78B	Jun 2006
DXJS	WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	24.61%	95.11M	Jun 2013
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	24.61%	293.88M	Jun 2013
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	20.66%	659.82M	Jun 2011
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	20.58%	734.11M	Jan 2014

Lowest-Cost Japan Equities ETFs

The top Japan Equities ETFs is FLJH (0.09%). With an average expense ratio of 0.53%, Japan Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	0.09%	166.02M	Nov 2017
FLJP	Franklin FTSE Japan ETF	0.09%	3.79B	Nov 2017
EWJV	iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF	0.15%	715.25M	Mar 2019
BBJP	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF	0.19%	17.36B	Jun 2018
GSJY	Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF	0.25%	83.15M	Mar 2016

Highest-Yield Japan Equities ETFs

The top Japan Equities ETFs is BBJP (4.80%). Across the lineup, Japan Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.80%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
BBJP	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF	4.80%	17.36B	Jun 2018
EWJV	iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF	4.77%	715.25M	Mar 2019
EWV	ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan	4.66%	6.45M	Nov 2007
FLJP	Franklin FTSE Japan ETF	4.56%	3.79B	Nov 2017
JPAN	Matthews Japan Active ETF	4.47%	8.31M	Sep 2023

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