Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF (GSJY) 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 GSJY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSJY
GSJY charges 0.25% annually. There are 4 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% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | GSJY vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | GSJY vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 752.30M | Mar 2019 | GSJY vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 18.07B | Jun 2018 | GSJY vs BBJP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 0.45% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | GSJY vs DBJP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSJY
GSJY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 16 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 | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | GSJY vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 90 | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | GSJY vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 88 | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | GSJY vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 87 | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | GSJY vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 82 | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | GSJY vs FLJH |
Top Performing GSJY Alternatives (YTD)
GSJY is at 12.58% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.34%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 26.34% | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | GSJY vs OPPJ | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 25.72% | 13.96M | Jun 2009 | GSJY vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 22.08% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | GSJY vs MJSC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.03% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | GSJY vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.65% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | GSJY vs HEWJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSJY
GSJY has 20.44% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 16.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 16.49% | 233.98M | Dec 2007 | GSJY vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.85% | 383.27M | Jun 2006 | GSJY vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.14% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | GSJY vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 18.98% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | GSJY vs FLJH | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | 19.48% | — | May 2025 | GSJY vs JAPN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSJY
GSJY has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.08%. There are 11 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% | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | GSJY vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | GSJY vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | GSJY vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | GSJY vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | GSJY vs DXJ |
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Often Compared With GSJY
Investors most often compare GSJY with DXJS, EUE.L, JPM. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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