MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF (MJSC) 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 MJSC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MJSC
MJSC 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 Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | MJSC vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | MJSC vs FLJP | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 752.30M | Mar 2019 | MJSC vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 18.07B | Jun 2018 | MJSC vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 81.67M | Mar 2016 | MJSC vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MJSC
Among 20 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 92 | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | MJSC vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | MJSC vs OPPJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 89 | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | MJSC vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 89 | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | MJSC vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 85 | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | MJSC vs FLJH |
Top Performing MJSC Alternatives (YTD)
MJSC is at 22.76% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 25.89% | 13.96M | Jun 2009 | MJSC vs EZJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 24.85% | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | MJSC vs OPPJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.65% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | MJSC vs DBJP | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 21.10% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | MJSC vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 20.90% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | MJSC vs FLJH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MJSC
MJSC has 20.71% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 16.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF | 16.50% | 233.98M | Dec 2007 | MJSC vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.86% | 383.27M | Jun 2006 | MJSC vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.14% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | MJSC vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 18.99% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | MJSC vs FLJH | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | 19.51% | — | May 2025 | MJSC vs JAPN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MJSC
Among 20 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | -9.82% | 292.99M | Jun 2013 | MJSC vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | MJSC vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | MJSC vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | MJSC vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | MJSC vs DXJ |
Often Compared With MJSC
Investors most often compare MJSC with RAYJ, JPY, DXJS. These 8 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayliant SMDAM Japan Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 46 | 25.91% | 25.12M | Apr 2024 | MJSC vs RAYJ | |
| Lazard Japanese Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 49 | 14.93% | 76.70M | Apr 2025 | MJSC vs JPY | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | Japan Equities | — | — | 95.11M | Jun 2013 | MJSC vs DXJS | |
| iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF | Japan Equities | 48 | 14.80% | 137.78M | Oct 2001 | MJSC vs JPXN | |
| iShares MSCI Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 49 | 15.56% | 23.14B | Mar 1996 | MJSC vs EWJ | |
| First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund | Japan Equities | 51 | 15.48% | 257.10M | Apr 2011 | MJSC vs FJP | |
| Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 57 | 20.08% | 142.20M | Sep 2024 | MJSC vs NBJP | |
| Matthews Japan Active ETF | Japan Equities | 46 | 17.54% | 8.44M | Sep 2023 | MJSC vs JPAN |
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