JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) belongs to the Japan Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BBJP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BBJP
BBJP charges 0.19% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | BBJP vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | BBJP vs FLJP | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 752.30M | Mar 2019 | BBJP vs EWJV | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 81.67M | Mar 2016 | BBJP vs GSJY | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 0.45% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | BBJP vs DBJP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BBJP
BBJP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 14 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | BBJP vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 92 | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | BBJP vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 90 | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | BBJP vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 90 | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | BBJP vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 86 | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | BBJP vs FLJH |
Top Performing BBJP Alternatives (YTD)
BBJP is at 13.46% YTD. There are 15 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 24.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 24.76% | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | BBJP vs OPPJ | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 24.73% | 13.96M | Jun 2009 | BBJP vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 22.57% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | BBJP vs MJSC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.11% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | BBJP vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.99% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | BBJP vs HEWJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BBJP
BBJP has 20.43% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 16.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 16.48% | 233.98M | Dec 2007 | BBJP vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.85% | 383.27M | Jun 2006 | BBJP vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.14% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | BBJP vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 18.98% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | BBJP vs FLJH | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | 19.49% | — | May 2025 | BBJP vs JAPN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BBJP
BBJP has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.60%. There are 10 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | -9.82% | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | BBJP vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | BBJP vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | BBJP vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | BBJP vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | BBJP vs DXJ |
Other ETFs from JPMorgan
The 10 most viewed JPMorgan ETFs shown here include JEPQ, JEPI, JPST and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $44B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 64 | 7.54% | 40.03B | May 2022 | BBJP vs JEPQ | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | Dividend, Derivative Income | 26 | 1.33% | 44.26B | May 2020 | BBJP vs JEPI | |
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.58% | 39.01B | May 2017 | BBJP vs JPST | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 94 | 1.65% | 9.52B | Oct 2021 | BBJP vs JPIE | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | Options Trading | 41 | 1.40% | 3.92B | Sep 2023 | BBJP vs HELO | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 57 | 11.83% | 8.06B | Nov 2017 | BBJP vs JQUA | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF | Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 28 | 15.98% | 4.46B | Oct 2023 | BBJP vs JTEK | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 21.80% | 2.51B | Nov 2017 | BBJP vs JMOM | |
| JPMorgan Limited Duration Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 91 | 1.15% | 3.82B | Feb 1993 | BBJP vs JPLD | |
| JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 44 | 1.31% | 13.11B | Jan 2019 | BBJP vs JCPB |
Often Compared With BBJP
Investors most often compare BBJP with EWJ, VOO, BBAX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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