iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs Banco Santander SA — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.03, while Banco Santander SA trades at $14.86 (market cap $211.63B). The key difference: Banco Santander SA pays a 1.89% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Financials |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $14.71 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $9.37 |
Market Cap | — | $211.63B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.89% |
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 →Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the largest operation, with Brazil by far the largest. Its continental European business is still mainly Iberian. Santander's U.K. presence is the result of the acquisition of building society Abbey. In the U.S., Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
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