iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETF (SJPA.L) 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 SJPA.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SJPA.L
SJPA.L charges 0.15% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Prime Japan UCITS ETF DR (D) | 0.05% | 3.29B | Jan 2019 | SJPA.L vs PRIJ.L | |
| Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D | 0.09% | 2.36B | Jan 2013 | SJPA.L vs XDJP.L | |
| L&G Japan Equity UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.10% | — | Nov 2018 | SJPA.L vs LGJP.L | |
| L&G Japan Equity UCITS ETF | 0.10% | 631.64M | Nov 2018 | SJPA.L vs LGJG.L | |
| iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.12% | — | Jan 2010 | SJPA.L vs CJPU.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SJPA.L
SJPA.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 18 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 Equity UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc | 91 | 818.96M | Mar 2017 | SJPA.L vs DXJA.L | |
| WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF GBP Hedged | 91 | 818.96M | Mar 2017 | SJPA.L vs DXJP.L | |
| Invesco JPX-Nikkei 400 UCITS ETF USD Hedged (Acc) | 90 | — | Mar 2015 | SJPA.L vs N4US.L | |
| Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc | 89 | 4.81B | Jan 2020 | SJPA.L vs VJPU.L | |
| iShares MSCI Japan USD Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulati... | 89 | 652.37M | Sep 2013 | SJPA.L vs IJPD.L |
Top Performing SJPA.L Alternatives (YTD)
SJPA.L is at 12.78% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 10,553.75%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Japan ESG Climate Paris Aligned UCITS... | 10,553.75% | — | Dec 2021 | SJPA.L vs PAJS.L | |
| Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D | 24.42% | 2.36B | Jan 2013 | SJPA.L vs XDJP.L | |
| iShares Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF (Acc) | 24.28% | 508.78M | Jan 2010 | SJPA.L vs CNKY.L | |
| WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc | 20.17% | 818.96M | Mar 2017 | SJPA.L vs DXJA.L | |
| WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF GBP Hedged | 19.13% | 818.96M | Mar 2017 | SJPA.L vs DXJP.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SJPA.L
SJPA.L has 18.74% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 16.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF (Dist) | 16.05% | 421.79M | May 2008 | SJPA.L vs ISJP.L | |
| Amundi Index MSCI Japan SRI PAB UCITS ETF DR (C) | 17.99% | 416.50M | Oct 2020 | SJPA.L vs JARI.L | |
| iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 18.26% | — | May 2008 | SJPA.L vs IDJP.L | |
| Amundi Japan Topix UCITS ETF JPY | 18.29% | 663.22M | Apr 2018 | SJPA.L vs TPXG.L | |
| Lyxor Japan (TOPIX) (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist EUR | 18.36% | 539.44M | Sep 2018 | SJPA.L vs JPNL.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SJPA.L
SJPA.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.71%. There are 23 ETFs in the Japan Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Japan USD Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulati... | -9.32% | 652.37M | Sep 2013 | SJPA.L vs IJPD.L | |
| Invesco JPX-Nikkei 400 UCITS ETF USD Hedged (Acc) | -9.35% | — | Mar 2015 | SJPA.L vs N4US.L | |
| Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc | -9.57% | 4.81B | Jan 2020 | SJPA.L vs VJPU.L | |
| iShares MSCI Japan GBP Hedged UCITS ETF | -9.64% | 197.74M | Jul 2012 | SJPA.L vs IJPH.L | |
| iShares MSCI Japan EUR Hedged UCITS ETF Accumulati... | -9.66% | 1.27B | Sep 2010 | SJPA.L vs IJPE.L |
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Often Compared With SJPA.L
Investors most often compare SJPA.L with LCJP.L, CSJP.L, XAUUSD=X. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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