Matthews Japan Fund (MJFOX) Alternatives
Matthews Japan Fund (MJFOX) belongs to the Japan Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MJFOX. 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 MJFOX
MJFOX charges 1.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Japan Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MJFOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Japan Stock Index Fund | 0.11% | Jun 24, 2021 | MJFOX vs FSJPX | |
| DFA Japanese Small Company Portfolio | 0.42% | Jan 30, 1986 | MJFOX vs DFJSX | |
| Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund | 0.91% | Nov 1, 1995 | MJFOX vs FJSCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class Z | 0.96% | Oct 2, 2018 | MJFOX vs FIQLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class I | 1.04% | Dec 14, 2010 | MJFOX vs FJPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MJFOX
Among mutual funds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Japanese Small Company Portfolio | 82 | Jan 30, 1986 | MJFOX vs DFJSX | |
| Fidelity Japan Fund | 78 | Sep 15, 1992 | MJFOX vs FJPNX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class I | 77 | Dec 14, 2010 | MJFOX vs FJPIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class Z | 77 | Oct 2, 2018 | MJFOX vs FIQLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class A | 77 | Dec 14, 2010 | MJFOX vs FPJAX |
Top Performing MJFOX Alternatives (YTD)
MJFOX alternatives from the Japan Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Japan Fund | 3.66% | Jul 9, 1989 | MJFOX vs CNJFX | |
| DFA Japanese Small Company Portfolio | 3.43% | Jan 30, 1986 | MJFOX vs DFJSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class I | 2.59% | Dec 14, 2010 | MJFOX vs FJPIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class Z | 2.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | MJFOX vs FIQLX | |
| Fidelity Japan Fund | 2.58% | Sep 15, 1992 | MJFOX vs FJPNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MJFOX
MJFOX alternatives from the Japan Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Japanese Small Company Portfolio | 17.47% | Jan 30, 1986 | MJFOX vs DFJSX | |
| Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund | 18.01% | Aug 30, 2007 | MJFOX vs HJPSX | |
| Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies Fund | 18.78% | Nov 1, 1995 | MJFOX vs FJSCX | |
| Commonwealth Japan Fund | 19.19% | Jul 9, 1989 | MJFOX vs CNJFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Japan Fund | 20.46% | Dec 29, 1991 | MJFOX vs PRJPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MJFOX
MJFOX alternatives from the Japan Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Japan Fund | -11.44% | Jul 9, 1989 | MJFOX vs CNJFX | |
| DFA Japanese Small Company Portfolio | -12.53% | Jan 30, 1986 | MJFOX vs DFJSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class Z | -12.73% | Oct 2, 2018 | MJFOX vs FIQLX | |
| Fidelity Japan Fund | -12.74% | Sep 15, 1992 | MJFOX vs FJPNX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class A | -12.75% | Dec 14, 2010 | MJFOX vs FPJAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Matthews
Most popular Matthews mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 1 | -19.53% | Oct 30, 2005 | MJFOX vs MINDX | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 33 | -0.43% | Sep 14, 2008 | MJFOX vs MSMLX | |
| Matthews China Small Companies Fund | China Equities | 67 | 10.66% | May 30, 2011 | MJFOX vs MCSMX | |
| Matthews China Fund | China Equities | 9 | -9.47% | Feb 18, 1998 | MJFOX vs MCHFX | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 81 | 6.71% | Dec 26, 1999 | MJFOX vs MATFX | |
| Matthews China Dividend Fund | China Equities | — | — | Nov 29, 2009 | MJFOX vs MCDFX | |
| Matthews Asia ESG Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 68 | 4.69% | Apr 29, 2015 | MJFOX vs MASGX | |
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 74 | -1.16% | Sep 11, 1994 | MJFOX vs MAPTX | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 72 | -0.31% | Apr 29, 2020 | MJFOX vs MEGMX |
Often Compared With MJFOX
What investors most often compare with MJFOX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 77 | 4.58% | Mar 12, 1996 | MJFOX vs EWJ | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | Japan Equities | 84 | 7.42% | Mar 5, 2019 | MJFOX vs EWJV | |
| iShares Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF (Acc) | Japan Equities | 82 | 3.86% | Jan 25, 2010 | MJFOX vs CNKY.L | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 74 | 4.45% | Mar 2, 2016 | MJFOX vs GSJY | |
| Fidelity Advisor Japan Fund Class M | Japan Equities | 75 | 2.47% | Dec 14, 2010 | MJFOX vs FJPTX |
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