Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DBJP) 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 DBJP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DBJP
DBJP charges 0.45% annually. There are 5 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 ETF | 0.09% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | DBJP vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | DBJP vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | DBJP vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 17.98B | Jun 2018 | DBJP vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 83.68M | Mar 2016 | DBJP vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBJP
DBJP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 88. There are 2 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 Hedged Equity Fund | 92 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | DBJP vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 91 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | DBJP vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 88 | 716.13M | Jan 2014 | DBJP vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 83 | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | DBJP vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 76 | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | DBJP vs EWJV |
Top Performing DBJP Alternatives (YTD)
DBJP is at 17.99% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 24.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 24.61% | 12.61M | Jun 2009 | DBJP vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 21.50% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | DBJP vs MJSC | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 21.36% | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | DBJP vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 19.19% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | DBJP vs DXJ | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 18.07% | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | DBJP vs EWJV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBJP
DBJP has 20.02% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 17.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 17.19% | 252.53M | Dec 2007 | DBJP vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.50% | 381.12M | Jun 2006 | DBJP vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.12% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | DBJP vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 19.14% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | DBJP vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 19.22% | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | DBJP vs EWJV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DBJP
DBJP has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.39%. There are 2 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% | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | DBJP vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 716.13M | Jan 2014 | DBJP vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | DBJP vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | DBJP vs DXJ | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | -12.17% | 252.53M | Dec 2007 | DBJP vs SCJ |
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Often Compared With DBJP
Investors most often compare DBJP with EWJ, HEFA, FJSCX. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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