WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ) 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 DFJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFJ
DFJ charges 0.58% annually. There are 12 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% | 172.98M | Nov 2017 | DFJ vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | DFJ vs FLJP | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 697.65M | Mar 2019 | DFJ vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 17.82B | Jun 2018 | DFJ vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 83.57M | Mar 2016 | DFJ vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFJ
DFJ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 11 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 94 | 7.14B | Jun 2006 | DFJ vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 94 | 281.43M | Jun 2013 | DFJ vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 91 | 731.15M | Jan 2014 | DFJ vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 91 | 697.16M | Jun 2011 | DFJ vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 88 | 172.98M | Nov 2017 | DFJ vs FLJH |
Top Performing DFJ Alternatives (YTD)
DFJ is at 12.07% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.94%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 22.94% | 281.43M | Jun 2013 | DFJ vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 22.45% | 7.14B | Jun 2006 | DFJ vs DXJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 22.23% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | DFJ vs MJSC | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 22.21% | 13.97M | Jun 2009 | DFJ vs EZJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 20.55% | 697.16M | Jun 2011 | DFJ vs DBJP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFJ
DFJ has 17.00% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 16.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 16.81% | 256.94M | Dec 2007 | DFJ vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.31% | 7.14B | Jun 2006 | DFJ vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 19.26% | 172.98M | Nov 2017 | DFJ vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 19.65% | 697.65M | Mar 2019 | DFJ vs EWJV | |
| iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF | 19.71% | 135.72M | Oct 2001 | DFJ vs JPXN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFJ
DFJ has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.03%. There are 6 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% | 281.43M | Jun 2013 | DFJ vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 731.15M | Jan 2014 | DFJ vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 697.16M | Jun 2011 | DFJ vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 172.98M | Nov 2017 | DFJ vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.14B | Jun 2006 | DFJ vs DXJ |
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Often Compared With DFJ
Investors most often compare DFJ with DXJS, FJSCX, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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