Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) 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 FLJP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FLJP
FLJP charges 0.09% annually. No ETFs in the Japan Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | FLJP vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | FLJP vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 17.98B | Jun 2018 | FLJP vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 83.68M | Mar 2016 | FLJP vs GSJY | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 0.45% | 674.46M | Jun 2011 | FLJP vs DBJP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLJP
FLJP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. 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 Hedged Equity Fund | 91 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | FLJP vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 91 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | FLJP vs OPPJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 87 | 674.46M | Jun 2011 | FLJP vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 87 | 716.13M | Jan 2014 | FLJP vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 80 | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | FLJP vs FLJH |
Top Performing FLJP Alternatives (YTD)
FLJP is at 17.39% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 29.20% | 12.61M | Jun 2009 | FLJP vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 24.30% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | FLJP vs MJSC | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 23.68% | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | FLJP vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 21.58% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | FLJP vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 20.72% | 674.46M | Jun 2011 | FLJP vs DBJP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLJP
FLJP has 20.09% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 17.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 17.18% | 252.53M | Dec 2007 | FLJP vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.55% | 381.12M | Jun 2006 | FLJP vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.18% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | FLJP vs DXJ | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 19.19% | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | FLJP vs EWJV | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 19.20% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | FLJP vs FLJH |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLJP
FLJP has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.30%. There are 8 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 | FLJP vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 716.13M | Jan 2014 | FLJP vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 674.46M | Jun 2011 | FLJP vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | FLJP vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | FLJP vs DXJ |
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Often Compared With FLJP
Investors most often compare FLJP with EWJ, JPXN, VPL. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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