Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF (JAPN) 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 JAPN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JAPN
JAPN charges 0.85% annually. There are 18 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 | JAPN vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JAPN vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 752.30M | Mar 2019 | JAPN vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 18.07B | Jun 2018 | JAPN vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 81.67M | Mar 2016 | JAPN vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JAPN
JAPN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 2. There are 18 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 | JAPN vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 90 | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JAPN vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 88 | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JAPN vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 87 | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JAPN vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 82 | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JAPN vs FLJH |
Top Performing JAPN Alternatives (YTD)
JAPN is at -14.01% YTD. There are 19 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 | JAPN vs OPPJ | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 25.72% | 13.96M | Jun 2009 | JAPN vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 22.08% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | JAPN vs MJSC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.03% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JAPN vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.65% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JAPN vs HEWJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JAPN
JAPN has 19.48% 1-year volatility. There are 4 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 | JAPN vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.85% | 383.27M | Jun 2006 | JAPN vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.14% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JAPN vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 18.98% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JAPN vs FLJH | |
| iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF | 19.63% | 137.78M | Oct 2001 | JAPN vs JPXN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JAPN
JAPN has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.94%. There are 17 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 | JAPN vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JAPN vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JAPN vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JAPN vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JAPN vs DXJ |
Other ETFs from Horizon
The 10 most viewed Horizon ETFs shown here include BCDF, MEDX, NVIR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $411M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | Cryptocurrency | 11 | -0.15% | 22.14M | Aug 2022 | JAPN vs BCDF | |
| Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 60 | 4.95% | 17.61M | Sep 1999 | JAPN vs MEDX | |
| Horizon Kinetics Energy Remediation ETF | Energy Equities | 53 | 15.99% | 5.65M | Feb 2023 | JAPN vs NVIR | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 18 | 3.35% | 10.10M | Jun 2007 | JAPN vs SPAQ | |
| Horizon Landmark ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.64% | 210.01M | Jan 2025 | JAPN vs BENJ | |
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 19.84% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | JAPN vs SFTX | |
| Horizon Expedition Plus ETF | Derivative Income | 57 | 10.13% | 133.99M | Jan 2025 | JAPN vs HBTA | |
| Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Nasdaq-100 | — | 11.58% | 79.22M | Jul 2025 | JAPN vs QGRD | |
| Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 19.68% | 57.59M | Dec 2025 | JAPN vs SMOX | |
| Horizon Digital Frontier ETF | Technology Equities | — | 13.56% | 98.39M | Jul 2025 | JAPN vs YNOT |
Often Compared With JAPN
Investors most often compare JAPN with DIVN, DXJS, SFTY. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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