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

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
SDJP.L	iShares MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD (Dis...	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Oct 19, 2018	0.15%	14.20%	—	1.54%	62
SGJP.L	iShares MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD (Acc...	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Oct 19, 2018	0.15%	14.45%	—	0.00%	70
SJPA.L	iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 25, 2009	0.15%	13.93%	8.71%	0.00%	71
SUJA.L	iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Apr 20, 2017	0.20%	7.13%	—	0.00%	40
SUJP.L	iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	Japan Equities, ESG, Large Cap Blend Equities	Mar 6, 2017	0.20%	6.73%	—	0.00%	34
TPXG.L	Amundi Japan Topix UCITS ETF JPY	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Apr 18, 2018	0.20%	13.23%	8.59%	0.00%	70
UB02.L	UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (JPY) A-dis	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 22, 2006	0.19%	13.59%	8.79%	1.63%	70
VJPA.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Acc	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.15%	12.93%	—	0.00%	63
VJPB.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Accumulating	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.15%	13.32%	—	0.00%	70
VJPN.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	May 21, 2013	0.15%	13.27%	8.81%	1.79%	70
VJPU.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Jan 31, 2020	0.20%	18.93%	—	0.00%	91
XDJP.L	Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Jan 25, 2013	0.09%	26.58%	11.38%	1.08%	83
XDNS.L	Xtrackers MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF 1D	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Mar 31, 2015	0.15%	13.07%	8.31%	1.46%	66
XMJP.L	Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1C	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Jan 9, 2007	0.20%	13.70%	8.79%	0.00%	70

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.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	94	277.20M	Jun 2013
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	93	7.10B	Jun 2006
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	91	671.39M	Jun 2011
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	91	715.47M	Jan 2014
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	87	175.68M	Nov 2017

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.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	26.86%	7.10B	Jun 2006
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	24.48%	277.20M	Jun 2013
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	21.53%	671.39M	Jun 2011
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	21.44%	715.47M	Jan 2014
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	20.82%	175.68M	Nov 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.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	0.09%	175.68M	Nov 2017
FLJP	Franklin FTSE Japan ETF	0.09%	3.86B	Nov 2017
EWJV	iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF	0.15%	668.37M	Mar 2019
BBJP	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF	0.19%	17.12B	Jun 2018
GSJY	Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF	0.25%	83.84M	Mar 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.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
EWJV	iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF	4.97%	668.37M	Mar 2019
RAYJ	Rayliant SMDAM Japan Equity ETF	4.84%	25.12M	Apr 2024
BBJP	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF	4.84%	17.12B	Jun 2018
EWV	ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan	4.80%	6.02M	Nov 2007
JPAN	Matthews Japan Active ETF	4.48%	9.66M	Sep 2023

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