iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF (EWJV) 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 EWJV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EWJV
EWJV charges 0.15% annually. There are 2 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 | EWJV vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | EWJV vs FLJH | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 17.36B | Jun 2018 | EWJV vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 83.15M | Mar 2016 | EWJV vs GSJY | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 0.45% | 659.82M | Jun 2011 | EWJV vs DBJP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWJV
EWJV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 8 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 91 | 293.88M | Jun 2013 | EWJV vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 91 | 95.11M | Jun 2013 | EWJV vs DXJS | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 88 | 6.78B | Jun 2006 | EWJV vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 86 | 659.82M | Jun 2011 | EWJV vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 86 | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | EWJV vs HEWJ |
Top Performing EWJV Alternatives (YTD)
EWJV is at 14.97% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 28.79% | 14.27M | Jun 2009 | EWJV vs EZJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 26.16% | 293.88M | Jun 2013 | EWJV vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 26.16% | 95.11M | Jun 2013 | EWJV vs DXJS | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 20.51% | 659.82M | Jun 2011 | EWJV vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.42% | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | EWJV vs HEWJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWJV
EWJV has 19.22% 1-year volatility. There are 9 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 | EWJV vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.39% | 394.74M | Jun 2006 | EWJV vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 17.44% | 6.78B | Jun 2006 | EWJV vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 17.98% | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | EWJV vs FLJH | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 18.65% | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | EWJV vs HEWJ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWJV
EWJV has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.74%. There are 16 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% | 293.88M | Jun 2013 | EWJV vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | -9.82% | 95.11M | Jun 2013 | EWJV vs DXJS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 734.11M | Jan 2014 | EWJV vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 659.82M | Jun 2011 | EWJV vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 166.02M | Nov 2017 | EWJV vs FLJH |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | EWJV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | EWJV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | EWJV vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | EWJV vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | EWJV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | EWJV vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | EWJV vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | EWJV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | EWJV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | EWJV vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EWJV
Investors most often compare EWJV with EWJ, FJSCX, EFAS. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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