WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (DXJS) 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 DXJS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DXJS
DXJS 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 ETF | 0.09% | 3.79B | Nov 2017 | DXJS vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | DXJS vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 715.25M | Mar 2019 | DXJS vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 17.36B | Jun 2018 | DXJS vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 83.15M | Mar 2016 | DXJS vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DXJS
DXJS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 91. There is 1 ETF in the Japan Equities category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 91 | 293.88M | Jun 2013 | DXJS vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 88 | 6.78B | Jun 2006 | DXJS vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 86 | 659.82M | Jun 2011 | DXJS vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 86 | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | DXJS vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 80 | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | DXJS vs FLJH |
Top Performing DXJS Alternatives (YTD)
DXJS is at 26.16% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Japan Equities category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 28.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 28.79% | 14.27M | Jun 2009 | DXJS vs EZJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 26.16% | 293.88M | Jun 2013 | DXJS vs OPPJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 20.51% | 659.82M | Jun 2011 | DXJS vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.42% | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | DXJS vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 20.31% | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | DXJS vs FLJH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DXJS
DXJS has 19.64% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 16.11%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 16.11% | 245.15M | Dec 2007 | DXJS vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.39% | 394.74M | Jun 2006 | DXJS vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 17.44% | 6.78B | Jun 2006 | DXJS vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 17.98% | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | DXJS vs FLJH | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 18.65% | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | DXJS vs HEWJ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DXJS
DXJS has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.82%. No ETFs in the Japan Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | -9.82% | 293.88M | Jun 2013 | DXJS vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | DXJS vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 659.82M | Jun 2011 | DXJS vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | DXJS vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 6.78B | Jun 2006 | DXJS vs DXJ |
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Often Compared With DXJS
Investors most often compare DXJS with FXY, FJSCX, SH. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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