iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF (AAXJ) Alternatives
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF (AAXJ) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AAXJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AAXJ
AAXJ charges 0.68% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AAXJ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | AAXJ vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | AAXJ vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | AAXJ vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | AAXJ vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | AAXJ vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AAXJ
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | AAXJ vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | AAXJ vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | AAXJ vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | AAXJ vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | AAXJ vs FPA |
Top Performing AAXJ Alternatives (YTD)
AAXJ alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | AAXJ vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | AAXJ vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | AAXJ vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | AAXJ vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | AAXJ vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AAXJ
AAXJ alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | AAXJ vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | AAXJ vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | AAXJ vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | AAXJ vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | AAXJ vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AAXJ
AAXJ alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | AAXJ vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | AAXJ vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | AAXJ vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | AAXJ vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | AAXJ vs ADVE |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | AAXJ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | AAXJ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | AAXJ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | AAXJ vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | AAXJ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | AAXJ vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | AAXJ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | AAXJ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | AAXJ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | AAXJ vs ACWI |
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