iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs ResMed Inc. — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.8, while ResMed Inc. trades at $220 (market cap $32.61B). The key difference: ResMed Inc. pays a 1.17% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, ResMed Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | RMD | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Health |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $293.73 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $182.82 |
Market Cap | — | $32.61B |
Enterprise Value | — | $31.97B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.17% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →ResMed is one of the largest respiratory care device companies globally, primarily developing and supplying flow generators, masks and accessories for the treatment of sleep apnea. Increasing diagnosis of sleep apnea combined with ageing populations and increasing prevalence of obesity is resulting in a structurally growing market. The company earns roughly two thirds of its revenue in the Americas and the balance across other regions dominated by Europe, Japan and Australia. Recent developments and acquisitions have focused on digital health as ResMed is aiming to differentiate itself through the provision of clinical data for use by the patient, medical care advisor and payer in the out-of-hospital setting.
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