iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.03, while Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. trades at $427.71 (market cap $1.93T). The key difference: Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. pays a 0.9% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | TSM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Technology |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $477.57 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $227.33 |
Market Cap | — | $1.93T |
Enterprise Value | — | $1.85T |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.9% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
EWJ, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF, trades at $96.90, up 1.84% with a bullish technical signal from moving averages. Recent U.S.-Japan yen intervention and domestic economic stimulus efforts, including a food tax cut, are key drivers. The ETF's RSI_6 at 90.64 indicates overbought conditions, while support and resistance cluster near $96-$97.
Outlook is cautiously optimistic due to policy support and export benefits from yen strength, but risks include inflation pressures and tech sector volatility. The dividend of $0.50 scheduled for June 2026 adds income appeal, though current financial ratios are undisclosed, requiring scrutiny of underlying holdings.
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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 →Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 57% market share in 2021 per Gartner. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the U.S. in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs.
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