Top MSCI Japan ETFs
The MSCI Japan index Factsheet
The MSCI Japan index tracks the return of japanese stocks. With its 182 constituents (as of: 28.11.25), the MSCI Japan index reflects approximately 85% of the total market capitalisation in Japan.
ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the MSCI Japan constituents. Currently, the MSCI Japan index is tracked by 9 ETFs.
MSCI Japan Chart 1 year
Source: justETF.com; As of 07.12.25; Performance in CHF, based on the largest ETF.
Cost of MSCI Japan ETFs
The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI Japan ETFs is at 0.12% p.a.. In comparison, most actively managed funds do cost much more fees per year. Calculate your individual cost savings by using our cost calculator.
The best MSCI Japan ETF by 1-year fund return as of 30.11.25
| 1 | Amundi Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF Dist | 13.33% | ||
| 2 | Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1C | 12.84% | ||
| 3 | HSBC MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD | 12.80% |
All MSCI Japan ETFs ranked by fund return
The largest MSCI Japan ETF by fund size in CHF
| 1 | Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1C | 3,435 m | ||
| 2 | UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF JPY acc | 3,162 m | ||
| 3 | iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (Dist) | 1,475 m |
All MSCI Japan ETFs ranked by fund size
The cheapest MSCI Japan ETF by total expense ratio
| 1 | Amundi Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF Dist | 0.12% p.a. | ||
| 2 | HSBC MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD | 0.12% p.a. | ||
| 3 | iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (Dist) | 0.12% p.a. |
All MSCI Japan ETFs ranked by total expense ratio
MSCI Japan ETFs in comparison
Besides return, there are further important factors to consider when selecting a MSCI Japan ETF. In order to provide a sound decision basis, you find a list of all MSCI Japan ETFs with details on size, cost, age, use of profits, fund domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.
Compare all MSCI Japan ETFs in detail
Compare all MSCI Japan ETFs in a chart
| Provider ISIN | Fund size in m CHF | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1CLU0274209740 | 3,435 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF JPY accLU0950671825 | 3,162 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B02KXH56 | 1,475 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00B53QDK08 | 1,008 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF JPY disLU0136240974 | 875 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| SPDR MSCI Japan UCITS ETFIE00BZ0G8B96 | 697 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Optimized sampling | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF DistLU2090063673 | 337 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USDIE00B5VX7566 | 160 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (JPY) A-UKdisLU1107559616 | 49 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
Source: justETF.com; As of 07.12.25
Return comparison of all MSCI Japan ETFs
The table shows the returns of all MSCI Japan ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.
| ETF | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF Dist | 0.88% | 5.77% | 9.80% | 13.33% | 36.46% | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1C | 0.73% | 5.48% | 10.29% | 12.84% | 37.03% | |
| HSBC MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD | 0.72% | 5.47% | 10.25% | 12.80% | 36.95% | |
| iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.74% | 5.47% | 10.28% | 12.80% | 36.53% | |
| UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF JPY acc | 0.90% | 5.75% | 9.79% | 12.79% | 36.46% | |
| UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF JPY dis | 0.86% | 5.75% | 9.79% | 12.76% | 36.35% | |
| iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (Dist) | 0.71% | 5.44% | 10.21% | 12.75% | 36.33% | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (JPY) A-UKdis | 0.84% | 5.75% | 9.79% | 12.74% | 36.36% | |
| SPDR MSCI Japan UCITS ETF | 0.88% | 5.77% | 11.13% | 12.73% | 36.39% |
| ETF | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF Dist | 12.04% | 15.64% | 8.66% | -16.05% | 5.07% | |
| iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 11.99% | 17.00% | 8.76% | -16.26% | 4.78% | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1C | 11.99% | 17.01% | 9.08% | -15.98% | 5.49% | |
| iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (Dist) | 11.95% | 17.03% | 8.60% | -16.41% | 4.77% | |
| UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF JPY dis | 11.93% | 15.75% | 8.62% | -15.99% | 5.20% | |
| SPDR MSCI Japan UCITS ETF | 11.84% | 17.54% | 8.65% | -15.76% | 5.09% | |
| HSBC MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD | 11.08% | 17.06% | 9.01% | -15.72% | 4.86% | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (JPY) A-UKdis | 10.70% | 16.72% | 8.62% | -15.92% | 4.86% | |
| UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF JPY acc | 10.67% | 16.80% | 8.59% | -15.90% | 4.89% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.25; Calculations in CHF including dividends
