iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.8, while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $28 (market cap $3.09B). The key difference: Star Bulk Carriers Corp pays a 6.79% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Star Bulk Carriers Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Industrials |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $29.15 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $16.79 |
Market Cap | — | $3.09B |
Enterprise Value | — | $3.77B |
Dividend Yield | — | 6.79% |
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 →Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company owns and operates a large fleet of bulk carriers, primarily transporting major commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain. SBLK focuses on the Capesize, Post Panamax, and Kamsarmax vessel segments, providing critical logistical services to commodity producers and consumers worldwide.
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