EWJ:ARCA-iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (USD)

ETF | Japan Stock | NYSE Arca

Last Closing

USD 71.33

Change

+0.01 (+0.01)%

Market Cap

USD 14.37B

Volume

3.48M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict
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Verdict

About

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI Japan Index. The fund will at all times invest at least 90% of its assets in the securities of its underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities in its underlying index. The underlying index may include large-, mid- or small-capitalization companies. Components of the underlying index primarily include consumer discretionary, financials and industrials companies.

Inception Date: 12/03/1996

Primary Benchmark: MSCI Japan NR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.48%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.47 %

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Assets

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Cash (0%)
NotClassified (0%)
Stock non-US (99%)
Other (0%)
Stock US (0%)
Bond (0%)
Top Holdings

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Top Sectors

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Basic Materials (3%)
Consumer Cyclicals (14%)
Financial Services (17%)
Real Estate (2%)
Communication Services (9%)
Energy (0%)
Industrials (22%)
Technology (17%)
Consumer Defensive (4%)
Healthcare (7%)
Utilities (1%)
Top Regions

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North America (0%)
United Kingdom (0%)
Europe Developed (0%)
Europe Emerging (0%)
Africa/Middle East (0%)
Japan (100%)
Australasia (0%)
Asia Developed (0%)
Asia Emerging (0%)
Latin America (0%)

Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Largest Industry Peers for Japan Stock

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
FLJP Franklin FTSE Japan ETF 0.09 %

-0.02 (-0.07%)

USD 1.93B
DBJP Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Eq.. 0.47 %

+0.49 (+0.64%)

USD 0.39B
FLJH Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF 0.09 %

+0.21 (+0.67%)

USD 0.09B
DFJ WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Divi.. 0.58 %

-0.43 (-0.54%)

N/A
DXJ WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity.. 0.48 %

+0.41 (+0.36%)

N/A
GSJY Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Jap.. 0.25 %

-0.13 (-0.32%)

N/A
HEWJ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI J.. 0.01 %

+0.30 (+0.69%)

N/A
JPXN iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF 0.48 %

-0.28 (-0.36%)

N/A
SCJ iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap E.. 0.47 %

-0.30 (-0.38%)

N/A

ETFs Containing EWJ

IJP:AU iShares MSCI Japan ETF (A.. 99.86 % 0.00 %

-0.81 (0.13%)

USD 0.72B
JPNL 41.43 % 1.00 %

N/A

N/A
MAPP Harbor ETF Trust 5.63 % 0.00 %

+0.17 (+0.13%)

USD 4.72M
DUKX Ocean Park International .. 2.59 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.13%)

USD 2.40M
EWV ProShares UltraShort MSCI.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.19 (+0.13%)

N/A
EZJ ProShares Ultra MSCI Japa.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

-0.21 (0.13%)

USD 5.94M
HEWJ iShares Currency Hedged M.. 0.00 % 0.01 %

+0.30 (+0.13%)

N/A
HMA:CA 0.00 % 1.27 %

N/A

N/A
QGL:CA 0.00 % 0.80 %

N/A

N/A
QMA:CA 0.00 % 0.80 %

N/A

N/A
HADM:CA 0.00 % 1.03 %

N/A

N/A
DMCY Democracy International F.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (0.13%)

USD 9.31M

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Japan Stock) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NYSE Arca)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.30% 50% F 82% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 6.30% 50% F 81% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -0.68% 20% F 40% F
Dividend Return 2.19% 60% D- 40% F
Total Return 1.51% 30% F 37% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 58.12% 60% D- 47% F
Dividend Return 12.51% 40% F 24% F
Total Return 70.63% 60% D- 40% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 16.93% 90% A- 78% C+
Dividend Return 18.07% 80% B- 77% C+
Total Return 1.14% 20% F 26% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 67.88% 10% F 13% F
Risk Adjusted Return 26.62% 30% F 41% F
Market Capitalization 14.37B N/A N/A N/A N/A

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.