Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF (NBJP) 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 NBJP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NBJP
NBJP charges 0.50% annually. There are 11 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 | NBJP vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | NBJP vs FLJH | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 0.15% | 752.30M | Mar 2019 | NBJP vs EWJV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 0.19% | 18.07B | Jun 2018 | NBJP vs BBJP | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 0.25% | 81.67M | Mar 2016 | NBJP vs GSJY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NBJP
NBJP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 5 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 | NBJP vs OPPJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 90 | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | NBJP vs DXJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 88 | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | NBJP vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 87 | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | NBJP vs HEWJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 82 | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | NBJP vs FLJH |
Top Performing NBJP Alternatives (YTD)
NBJP is at 19.75% YTD. There are 7 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 | NBJP vs OPPJ | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan | 25.72% | 13.96M | Jun 2009 | NBJP vs EZJ | |
| MUFG Japan Small Cap Active ETF | 22.08% | 22.87M | Sep 2025 | NBJP vs MJSC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.03% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | NBJP vs DBJP | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 20.65% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | NBJP vs HEWJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NBJP
NBJP has 21.18% 1-year volatility. There are 17 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 | NBJP vs SCJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.85% | 383.27M | Jun 2006 | NBJP vs DFJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 18.14% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | NBJP vs DXJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 18.98% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | NBJP vs FLJH | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | 19.48% | — | May 2025 | NBJP vs JAPN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NBJP
NBJP has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.34%. There are 12 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 | NBJP vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -10.37% | 722.49M | Jan 2014 | NBJP vs HEWJ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | -10.39% | 679.07M | Jun 2011 | NBJP vs DBJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | -10.80% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | NBJP vs FLJH | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -10.98% | 7.20B | Jun 2006 | NBJP vs DXJ |
Other ETFs from Neuberger Berman
The 7 most viewed Neuberger Berman ETFs shown here include NBOS, NBCM, NBDS and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Option Strategy ETF | Options Trading | 78 | 5.59% | 445.09M | Sep 2016 | NBJP vs NBOS | |
| Neuberger Berman Commodity Strategy ETF | Commodities | 48 | 18.19% | 413.74M | Aug 2012 | NBJP vs NBCM | |
| Neuberger Berman Disrupters ETF | Technology Equities | 27 | 14.85% | 123.98M | Apr 2022 | NBJP vs NBDS | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | China Equities | 94 | 32.09% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | NBJP vs NBCE | |
| Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 88 | 0.85% | 1.12B | Jun 2010 | NBJP vs NBSD | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | Emerging Markets Bonds | — | 3.64% | 136.81M | Sep 2013 | NBJP vs NEMD | |
| Neuberger Berman Energy Transition & Infrastructur... | Energy Equities | 51 | 20.80% | 43.75M | Apr 2022 | NBJP vs NBET |
Often Compared With NBJP
Investors most often compare NBJP with JPXN, DXJS, FJP. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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