- ISIN
- US97717W5215
- CUSIP
- 97717W521
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2013
- Region
- Developed Asia Pacific (Japan)
- Category
- Japan Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $293M
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Performance
OPPJ Performance Chart
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF (OPPJ) is up 26.3% since the beginning of the year. OPPJ is currently trading at $59 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of OPPJ shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,086.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF (OPPJ) has returned 26.34% so far this year and 63.54% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, OPPJ has achieved an annualized return of 18.38%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF
- 1D
- -4.11%
- 1M
- 0.60%
- YTD
- 26.34%
- 6M
- 27.22%
- 1Y
- 63.54%
- 3Y*
- 34.64%
- 5Y*
- 25.28%
- 10Y*
- 18.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
OPPJ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 28, 2013, OPPJ's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Dec 2018 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, OPPJ closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.04% | 12.33% | -5.12% | 4.75% | 2.88% | -0.03% | 26.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.20% | -1.97% | 3.46% | -0.26% | 3.32% | 2.99% | 1.19% | 8.12% | 4.16% | 3.25% | 4.52% | 3.77% | 37.08% |
| 2024 | 4.43% | 4.27% | 3.88% | 0.72% | 1.93% | 1.81% | -0.17% | -3.59% | 1.09% | -0.15% | 1.42% | 3.63% | 20.70% |
| 2023 | 6.40% | 2.11% | 2.06% | 2.98% | -1.30% | 9.03% | 3.54% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 1.11% | 2.55% | 1.34% | 38.96% |
| 2022 | -2.51% | 1.98% | -2.44% | 0.52% | 1.09% | 1.04% | 3.74% | 1.06% | -1.00% | 1.88% | 3.80% | -3.92% | 5.02% |
| 2021 | 0.98% | 3.37% | 7.76% | -3.78% | 0.91% | 0.77% | 1.30% | 0.23% | 2.87% | -0.64% | -7.87% | 6.10% | 11.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.52%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 28, 2013.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (70.84%) than losses (40.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.42 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.52%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.42
- Upside Capture
- 70.84%
- Downside Capture
- 40.34%
Expense Ratio
OPPJ has an expense ratio of 0.58%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
OPPJ ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF (OPPJ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| OPPJ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.32 | +0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.50 | 2.46 | +4.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.87 | 10.92 | +10.95 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF provided a 1.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.88 | $0.82 | $1.39 | $0.81 | $0.58 | $0.64 | $0.61 | $0.46 | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 1.50% | 1.78% | 4.02% | 2.71% | 2.63% | 2.96% | 3.04% | 2.17% | 2.06% | 1.53% | 1.66% | 3.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.82 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.81 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.64 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF was 39.30%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 251 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF drawdown is 4.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -39.30%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 12mo 4d | 3y 2moJan 2018 - Mar 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.77%Feb 2016 | 6mo 4d | 10mo | 1y 3moAug 2015 - Dec 2016 |
2024 correction2024 | -16.49%Aug 2024 | 19d | 4mo 24d | 5mo 13dJul 2024 - Dec 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.50%Apr 2025 | 10d | 1mo 5d | 1mo 15dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -14.47%Mar 2022 | 5mo 22d | 8mo 19d | 1y 2moSep 2021 - Nov 2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| OPPJ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.30% | -56.78% | +17.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.82% | -9.10% | -0.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.49% | -18.90% | +2.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.49% | -25.43% | +8.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.30% | -33.92% | -5.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.13% | -3.21% | -0.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.48% | -10.71% | +4.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.92% | 2.04% | +0.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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