iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) Alternatives
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) 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 HEWJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to HEWJ
HEWJ charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Japan Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HEWJ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | HEWJ vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | HEWJ vs FLJP | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | Mar 5, 2019 | HEWJ vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | Jun 15, 2018 | HEWJ vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | Mar 2, 2016 | HEWJ vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HEWJ
Among ETFs in the Japan Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 97 | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs DXJS | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 97 | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 93 | Jun 16, 2006 | HEWJ vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 89 | Jun 9, 2011 | HEWJ vs DBJP | |
| iShares Japan Fundamental Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 88 | Feb 14, 2007 | HEWJ vs CJP.NEO |
Top Performing HEWJ Alternatives (YTD)
HEWJ alternatives from the Japan Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 17.27% | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 17.27% | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs DXJS | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 10.00% | Jun 16, 2006 | HEWJ vs DXJ | |
| First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 8.24% | Apr 18, 2011 | HEWJ vs FJP | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 7.42% | Mar 5, 2019 | HEWJ vs EWJV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HEWJ
HEWJ alternatives from the Japan Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.39% | Jun 16, 2006 | HEWJ vs DFJ | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 17.40% | Dec 20, 2007 | HEWJ vs SCJ | |
| iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF | 20.59% | Oct 26, 2001 | HEWJ vs JPXN | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 21.06% | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 21.06% | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs DXJS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HEWJ
HEWJ alternatives from the Japan Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | -11.47% | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | -11.47% | Jun 28, 2013 | HEWJ vs DXJS | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -11.83% | Nov 2, 2017 | HEWJ vs FLJH | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -12.11% | Jun 9, 2011 | HEWJ vs DBJP | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | -12.17% | Dec 20, 2007 | HEWJ vs SCJ |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | HEWJ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | HEWJ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | HEWJ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | HEWJ vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | HEWJ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | HEWJ vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | HEWJ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | HEWJ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | HEWJ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | HEWJ vs ACWI |
Often Compared With HEWJ
What investors most often compare with HEWJ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare HEWJ with Any Fund or Stock
Compare HEWJ with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.