iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF (JPXN) 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 JPXN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JPXN
JPXN charges 0.48% annually. There are 6 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 Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPXN vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | JPXN vs FLJP | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 752.30M | Mar 2019 | JPXN vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 18.07B | Jun 2018 | JPXN vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 81.67M | Mar 2016 | JPXN vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JPXN
JPXN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 51. There are 13 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | JPXN vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 92 | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JPXN vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 90 | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JPXN vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 90 | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JPXN vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 86 | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPXN vs FLJH |
Top Performing JPXN Alternatives (YTD)
JPXN is at 14.58% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 24.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 24.76% | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | JPXN vs OPPJ | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 24.73% | 13.96M | Jun 2009 | JPXN vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 22.08% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | JPXN vs MJSC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.11% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JPXN vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.99% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JPXN vs HEWJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JPXN
JPXN has 19.63% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 16.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 16.48% | 233.98M | Dec 2007 | JPXN vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.85% | 383.27M | Jun 2006 | JPXN vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.14% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JPXN vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 18.98% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPXN vs FLJH | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | 19.48% | — | May 2025 | JPXN vs JAPN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JPXN
JPXN has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.11%. There are 7 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 | JPXN vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | JPXN vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | JPXN vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | JPXN vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | JPXN vs DXJ |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.72% | 95.28B | May 2020 | JPXN vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -31.78% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | JPXN vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.13% | 837.93B | May 2000 | JPXN vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 99.95% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | JPXN vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | 2.15% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | JPXN vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 78 | 9.37% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | JPXN vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 28 | -19.62% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | JPXN vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.61% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | JPXN vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 21.03% | 81.35B | May 2000 | JPXN vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 9.71% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | JPXN vs ACWI |
Often Compared With JPXN
Investors most often compare JPXN with EWJ, XDJP.DE, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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