Equinor ASA vs iShares MSCI Japan ETF — how do they compare? Equinor ASA trades at $40.81 (market cap $97.58B), while iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.1. The key difference: Equinor ASA pays a 3.81% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EQNR | EWJ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $97.58B | — |
Sector | Energy | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $42.40 | $96.97 |
52-Week Low | $22.41 | $77.93 |
Enterprise Value | $106.28B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.81% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Equinor is a Norway-based integrated oil and gas company. It has been publicly listed since 2001, but the government retains a 67% stake. Operating primarily on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the firm produced 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 (52% oil) and ended the year with 5.4 billion barrels of proven reserves (49% oil). Operations also include offshore wind, solar, oil refineries and natural gas processing, marketing, and trading.
Read more on EQNR →EWJ tracks the MSCI Japan Index, providing broad exposure to over 180 large and mid-cap companies in Japan. It is the most established and liquid vehicle for accessing the Japanese equity market, featuring a diversified portfolio across industrials, consumer discretionary, and financial sectors.
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