Lazard Japanese Equity ETF (JPY) 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 JPY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JPY
JPY charges 0.60% annually. There are 15 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% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | JPY vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | JPY vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | JPY vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 17.98B | Jun 2018 | JPY vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 83.68M | Mar 2016 | JPY vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JPY
JPY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 68. There are 6 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 93 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | JPY vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | JPY vs OPPJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 89 | 674.46M | Jun 2011 | JPY vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 89 | 716.13M | Jan 2014 | JPY vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 83 | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | JPY vs FLJH |
Top Performing JPY Alternatives (YTD)
JPY is at 17.35% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 23.68% | 12.61M | Jun 2009 | JPY vs EZJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 21.79% | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | JPY vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 21.25% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | JPY vs DXJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 20.20% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | JPY vs MJSC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 19.08% | 674.46M | Jun 2011 | JPY vs DBJP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JPY
JPY has 20.03% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 17.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 17.23% | 252.53M | Dec 2007 | JPY vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.57% | 381.12M | Jun 2006 | JPY vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.07% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | JPY vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 19.17% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | JPY vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 19.21% | 720.95M | Mar 2019 | JPY vs EWJV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JPY
JPY has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.13%. There are 16 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% | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | JPY vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 716.13M | Jan 2014 | JPY vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 674.46M | Jun 2011 | JPY vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | JPY vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | JPY vs DXJ |
Other ETFs from Lazard
The 6 most viewed Lazard ETFs shown here include IDEQ, EMKT, TEKY and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 14.92% | 1.50B | May 2025 | JPY vs IDEQ | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | — | 21.81% | 167.40M | Oct 2025 | JPY vs EMKT | |
| Lazard Next Gen Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 30 | 13.74% | 57.90M | Apr 2025 | JPY vs TEKY | |
| Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | — | 19.43% | 52.90M | Oct 2021 | JPY vs SYZ | |
| Lazard Listed Infrastructure ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities | — | 11.10% | 49.50M | Oct 2025 | JPY vs GLIX | |
| Lazard Equity Megatrends ETF | Global Equities | 27 | 4.23% | 53.70M | Apr 2025 | JPY vs THMZ |
Often Compared With JPY
Investors most often compare JPY with DXJS, FJP, JPXN. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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