DXJS Alternatives & Similar ETFs

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
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	0.09%	179.16M	Nov 2017	DXJS vs FLJH
FLJP	Franklin FTSE Japan ETF	0.09%	3.94B	Nov 2017	DXJS vs FLJP
EWJV	iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF	0.15%	720.95M	Mar 2019	DXJS vs EWJV
BBJP	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF	0.19%	17.98B	Jun 2018	DXJS vs BBJP
GSJY	Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF	0.25%	83.68M	Mar 2016	DXJS vs GSJY

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DXJS

Among 20 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	93	7.17B	Jun 2006	DXJS vs DXJ
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	92	279.45M	Jun 2013	DXJS vs OPPJ
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	89	674.46M	Jun 2011	DXJS vs DBJP
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	89	716.13M	Jan 2014	DXJS vs HEWJ
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	83	179.16M	Nov 2017	DXJS vs FLJH

Top Performing DXJS Alternatives (YTD)

Among 21 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 23.68%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
EZJ	ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan	23.68%	12.61M	Jun 2009	DXJS vs EZJ
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	21.79%	279.45M	Jun 2013	DXJS vs OPPJ
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	21.25%	7.17B	Jun 2006	DXJS vs DXJ
MJSC	MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF	20.20%	22.87M	Sep 2025	DXJS vs MJSC
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	19.08%	674.46M	Jun 2011	DXJS vs DBJP

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DXJS

Among 21 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 17.23%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
SCJ	iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF	17.23%	252.53M	Dec 2007	DXJS vs SCJ
DFJ	WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund	17.57%	381.12M	Jun 2006	DXJS vs DFJ
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	18.07%	7.17B	Jun 2006	DXJS vs DXJ
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	19.17%	179.16M	Nov 2017	DXJS vs FLJH
EWJV	iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF	19.21%	720.95M	Mar 2019	DXJS vs EWJV

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DXJS

Among 20 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.82%.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	AUM	Inception
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	-9.82%	279.45M	Jun 2013	DXJS vs OPPJ
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	-10.37%	716.13M	Jan 2014	DXJS vs HEWJ
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	-10.39%	674.46M	Jun 2011	DXJS vs DBJP
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	-10.80%	179.16M	Nov 2017	DXJS vs FLJH
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	-10.98%	7.17B	Jun 2006	DXJS vs DXJ

Other ETFs from WisdomTree

The 10 most viewed WisdomTree ETFs shown here include USFR, DGRW, GDE and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
USFR	WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund	Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond	100	2.27%	18.13B	Feb 2014	DXJS vs USFR
DGRW	WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund	Quality Factor, Dividend, Large Cap Growth Equities	59	8.57%	16.52B	May 2013	DXJS vs DGRW
GDE	WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun...	Gold, Precious Metals	41	-0.84%	433.45M	Mar 2022	DXJS vs GDE
NTSX	WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund	Diversified Portfolio	52	7.28%	1.34B	Aug 2018	DXJS vs NTSX
DHS	WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	91	16.66%	1.57B	Jun 2006	DXJS vs DHS
EPI	WisdomTree India Earnings Fund	India Equities, Emerging Markets Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	7	-7.13%	2.01B	Feb 2008	DXJS vs EPI
QGRW	WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund	Quality Factor, Large Cap Growth Equities	40	10.91%	2.68B	Dec 2022	DXJS vs QGRW
GDMN	WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg...	Commodities, Gold, Precious Metals	33	-22.58%	142.05M	Dec 2021	DXJS vs GDMN
WTV	WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund	Mid Cap Value Equities, Large Cap Value Equities	85	14.35%	3.19B	Feb 2007	DXJS vs WTV
DLN	WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	90	13.03%	6.25B	Jun 2006	DXJS vs DLN

Often Compared With DXJS

Investors most often compare DXJS with FXY, FJSCX, SH. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
FXY	Invesco CurrencyShares® Japanese Yen Trust	Currency	4	-1.72%	426.38M	Feb 2007	DXJS vs FXY
FJSCX	Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	54	20.14%	—	Nov 1995	DXJS vs FJSCX
SH	ProShares Short S&P500	Inverse Equities	2	-6.65%	927.71M	Jun 2006	DXJS vs SH
PRIJ.L	Amundi Prime Japan UCITS ETF DR (D)	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	64	14.76%	3.43B	Jan 2019	DXJS vs PRIJ.L
AVDV	Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	82	12.96%	18.90B	Sep 2019	DXJS vs AVDV
SJNK	SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF	High Yield Bonds	73	1.60%	4.75B	Mar 2012	DXJS vs SJNK
JAPN.TO	CI WisdomTree Japan Equity Index ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	92	20.60%	56.38M	Aug 2018	DXJS vs JAPN.TO
SPHD	Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF	Dividend, S&P 500, Low Volatility	53	12.28%	4.04B	Oct 2012	DXJS vs SPHD
JAPN	Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	7	-2.38%	—	May 2025	DXJS vs JAPN
JPY	Lazard Japanese Equity ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	68	17.35%	80.70M	Apr 2025	DXJS vs JPY
ITB	iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF	Building & Construction	10	-1.69%	2.16B	May 2006	DXJS vs ITB
EWJ	iShares MSCI Japan ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	64	15.05%	21.75B	Mar 1996	DXJS vs EWJ
FTLF	FitLife Brands Inc. Common Stock		29	-39.09%	—	—	DXJS vs FTLF
FJP	First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	53	11.41%	254.51M	Apr 2011	DXJS vs FJP
CDC	VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd...	Low Volatility	89	17.48%	737.76M	Jul 2014	DXJS vs CDC
JPAN	Matthews Japan Active ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	60	15.79%	10.01M	Sep 2023	DXJS vs JPAN
NBJP	Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	54	14.39%	124.41M	Sep 2024	DXJS vs NBJP
JPXN	iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	67	15.79%	133.98M	Oct 2001	DXJS vs JPXN
CJP.NEO	iShares Japan Fundamental Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	90	18.46%	—	Feb 2007	DXJS vs CJP.NEO
SPY	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	67	10.13%	789.06B	Jan 1993	DXJS vs SPY

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