Matthews Japan Active ETF (JPAN) 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 JPAN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JPAN
JPAN charges 0.79% annually. There are 16 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 | JPAN vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPAN vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 752.30M | Mar 2019 | JPAN vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 18.07B | Jun 2018 | JPAN vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 81.67M | Mar 2016 | JPAN vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JPAN
JPAN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 49. There are 15 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 | JPAN vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 90 | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JPAN vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 88 | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JPAN vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 87 | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JPAN vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 82 | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPAN vs FLJH |
Top Performing JPAN Alternatives (YTD)
JPAN is at 17.24% YTD. There are 8 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 | JPAN vs OPPJ | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 25.72% | 13.96M | Jun 2009 | JPAN vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 22.08% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | JPAN vs MJSC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.03% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JPAN vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.65% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JPAN vs HEWJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JPAN
JPAN has 20.60% 1-year volatility. There are 13 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 | JPAN vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.85% | 383.27M | Jun 2006 | JPAN vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.14% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JPAN vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 18.98% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPAN vs FLJH | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | 19.48% | — | May 2025 | JPAN vs JAPN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JPAN
JPAN has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.59%. There are 14 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 | JPAN vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JPAN vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JPAN vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPAN vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JPAN vs DXJ |
Other ETFs from Matthews
The 10 most viewed Matthews ETFs shown here include MKOR, ASIA, MEMX and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $180M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 91 | 83.03% | 159.67M | Oct 2010 | JPAN vs MKOR | |
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 76 | 29.48% | 56.52M | Sep 2023 | JPAN vs ASIA | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 29.86% | 50.85M | Jan 2023 | JPAN vs MEMX | |
| Matthews China Active ETF | China Equities | 33 | 3.54% | 23.70M | Jul 2022 | JPAN vs MCH | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 71 | 45.49% | 48.02M | Sep 2023 | JPAN vs EMSF | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | China Equities | 92 | 51.63% | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | JPAN vs MCHS | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 9 | -4.05% | 13.68M | Sep 2023 | JPAN vs INDE | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 90 | 55.42% | 179.94M | Jul 2022 | JPAN vs MINV | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 60 | 15.66% | 9.36M | Sep 2023 | JPAN vs ADVE | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 65 | 24.68% | 57.65M | Jul 2022 | JPAN vs MEM |
Often Compared With JPAN
Investors most often compare JPAN with DGRO, LCJP.L, FNDE. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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