iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs Genuine Parts Company — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.1, while Genuine Parts Company trades at $135.22 (market cap $18.62B). The key difference: Genuine Parts Company pays a 3.15% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Genuine Parts Company nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | GPC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $149.26 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $92.47 |
Market Cap | — | $18.62B |
Enterprise Value | — | $24.72B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.15% |
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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.
Read more on EWJ →Genuine Parts sells automotive parts (about two thirds of net sales) and industrial components. The company sells vehicle parts to commercial and retail customers through roughly 9,700 stores worldwide, most of which are independently owned. Its industrial unit, primarily operating under the Motion Industries banner in the United States, supplies bearings, power transmission, industrial automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic components to maintenance, repair, and OEM clients.
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