iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $98, while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $43.72. The key difference: iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | XLU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $47.73 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $41.31 |
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 →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
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