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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
2.74%
Avg. 1 Year Return
31.30%
Median Risk/Return Score
51 / 100
The Best Japan Equities ETFs

23 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
BBJP
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 15, 20180.19%
13.75%
—4.72%
47
DBJP
Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 9, 20110.45%
21.65%
17.33%
1.25%
89
DFJ
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend FundJapan Equities, Dividend, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 16, 20060.58%
11.64%
9.20%
2.63%
52
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity FundJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 16, 20060.48%
21.10%
19.40%
0.97%
92
DXJS
WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity FundJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 28, 20130.58%————
EWJ
iShares MSCI Japan ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 12, 19960.49%
15.56%
9.47%
3.84%
49
EWJV
iShares MSCI Japan Value ETFJapan Equities, Large Cap Value Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 5, 20190.15%
12.82%
—5.04%
59
EWV
ProShares UltraShort MSCI JapanJapan Equities, Leveraged Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesNov 6, 20070.95%
-27.82%
-20.39%
5.01%
2
EZJ
ProShares Ultra MSCI JapanJapan Equities, Leveraged Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 2, 20090.95%
25.89%
11.10%
1.89%
42
FJP
First Trust Japan AlphaDEX FundJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 18, 20110.80%
15.48%
7.83%
2.51%
51
FLJH
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesNov 2, 20170.09%
20.90%
—2.49%
85
FLJP
Franklin FTSE Japan ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesNov 2, 20170.09%
15.52%
—4.26%
52
GSJY
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 2, 20160.25%
12.46%
9.27%
2.06%
45
HEWJ
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJan 31, 20140.49%
20.90%
17.23%
4.22%
89
JAPN
Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMay 12, 20250.85%
-12.22%
—0.27%
2
JPAN
Matthews Japan Active ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 21, 20230.79%
17.54%
—4.34%
46
JPXN
iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 26, 20010.48%
14.80%
9.25%
2.79%
48
JPY
Lazard Japanese Equity ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 4, 20250.60%
14.93%
—1.20%
49
MJSC
MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 17, 20250.85%
22.76%
—0.53%—
NBJP
Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 11, 20240.50%
20.08%
—1.91%
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Best Japan Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Japan Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DXJ (92) and OPPJ (92). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
92
7.03BJun 2006
OPPJ
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF
92
286.68MJun 2013
DBJP
Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF
89
658.92MJun 2011
HEWJ
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
89
717.89MJan 2014
FLJH
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF
85
170.37MNov 2017

Best-Performing Japan Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Japan Equities ETFs is DXJ (26.48%). Across the lineup, Japan Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 31.30% and an average 5-year return of 12.01%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
26.48%
7.03BJun 2006
OPPJ
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF
24.88%
286.68MJun 2013
DBJP
Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF
21.63%
658.92MJun 2011
HEWJ
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
21.45%
717.89MJan 2014
FLJH
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF
20.90%
170.37MNov 2017

Lowest-Cost Japan Equities ETFs

The top Japan Equities ETFs is FLJP (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
FLJP
Franklin FTSE Japan ETF0.09%3.78BNov 2017
FLJH
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF0.09%170.37MNov 2017
EWJV
iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF0.15%720.19MMar 2019
BBJP
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF0.19%17.29BJun 2018
GSJY
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF0.25%84.31MMar 2016

Highest-Yield Japan Equities ETFs

The top Japan Equities ETFs is EWJV (5.04%). Across the lineup, Japan Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.74%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
EWJV
iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF5.04%720.19MMar 2019
EWV
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan5.01%5.74MNov 2007
BBJP
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF4.72%17.29BJun 2018
RAYJ
Rayliant SMDAM Japan Equity ETF4.48%25.12MApr 2024
JPAN
Matthews Japan Active ETF4.34%8.32MSep 2023

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
EWJ vs. ^N225EWJ vs. EWYEWJ vs. QQQEWJ vs. SCHDEWJ vs. TPXG.LDXJ vs. DXJSDXJ vs. VOODXJ vs. SCHDDXJ vs. DFJDXJ vs. DXJG.LEWJV vs. DFJEWJV vs. FJSCXEWJV vs. EFASEWJV vs. ASIAEWJV vs. INDAFLJP vs. FLKRFLJP vs. VPLFLJP vs. VOOFLJP vs. SCJFLJP vs. FLGRFLJH vs. SCHDFLJH vs. OARKFLJH vs. FLSWFLJH vs. VOOFLJH vs. FLEUBBJP vs. VOOBBJP vs. BBAXBBJP vs. CIBRBBJP vs. JPYBBJP vs. XDJP.DEHEWJ vs. HEFAHEWJ vs. HEEMHEWJ vs. VOOHEWJ vs. HSCZHEWJ vs. EWTOPPJ vs. DXJSOPPJ vs. EUFNOPPJ vs. GVALOPPJ vs. FLKROPPJ vs. VOOJPXN vs. XDJP.DEJPXN vs. VOOJPXN vs. FJPNXJPXN vs. SCJJPXN vs. S400.LDBJP vs. HEFADBJP vs. FJSCXDBJP vs. EWTDBJP vs. DFJDBJP vs. URTH

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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