iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ)

8.925 +0.12  +1.31%  May 29, 11:08AM Go Pro
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iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund Performance

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5 Year Total Returns Performance

Returns from price appreciation only give a partial view of the returns to an investor. This total returns chart shows the returns to an investor from both price appreciation and dividends (dividends are assumed to be reinvested)

Returns -38.15%
Total Returns -33.51%

1 Year Total Returns Performance Comparison

Here are iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund's total returns compared to the market and some of its peers. High historical total returns are excellent - especially if you held the stock at the time - but returns can change direction quickly. To predict future performance, looking at the business is more important than looking at historic returns.

  • EWJ Total Returns
  • ^SPXTR Total Returns
  • NKY Total Returns
  • DXJ Total Returns
1 month total returns YTD total returns 1 year total returns* 3 year total returns
EWJ -8.56% -2.03% -9.70% 0.04%
^SPXTR -5.89% 5.70% 1.18% 54.61%
NKY -8.13% 0.38% 1.39% 1.39%
DXJ -9.02% 0.38% -8.31% -12.27%

* May differ from chart if one year ago today was not a trading day. Table uses the previous trading day as a base while chart uses the next trading day.

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EWJ News

ETF Switcher-05/29: $FXY, $THD, $SCO, $USO, $ECH, $XLF, $VPL, $EWJ, $EWS, $TBT, $DBC, $FXP
about 2 hours ago by quantf
MW: Most Asia markets fall in choppy session http://stks.co/3z6X > $FXP $EFA $EWJ
about 4 days ago by OptionsCommander
ETF Switcher-05/24: $YCS, $SCO, $USO, $THD, $ECH, $XLF, $EWJ, $VPL, $DBC, $TBT, $EWZ, $TLT
about 5 days ago by quantf
$EWZ $EPI $FXI $EWJ Global ETFs Warned of US Weakness Also get Raschke's insight on comp RS analysis http://stks.co/3xlz
about 6 days ago by TomAspray
ETF Switcher-05/23: $FXY, $SCO, $USO, $ECH, $THD, $XLF, $EWJ, $VPL, $SHY, $DBC, $XIV
about 6 days ago by quantf
It's hard to believe that Fitch can downgrade Japan while still keeping France at AAA. $EWJ
about 6 days ago by bradloncar
I'm sure the first word to come to everyone's mind when they think of Japan is 'leisure' http://stks.co/3vlo #Japandowngrade $EWJ
about 7 days ago by trendspectator
Fitch cuts Japan debt rating, outlook negative http://stks.co/3vgf > $JPYUSD $EWJ
about 7 days ago by OptionsCommander
BBG: Asia Stocks Rise Second Day As Germany, China Vow To Spur Growth http://stks.co/3vUn > $FXI $HKK $EWJ $EWS $EEM
about 8 days ago by OptionsCommander
Kyle Bass profile - killed it on subprime, same monster bet against Japan (Harvard / ZRH) http://stks.co/3uO7 $MACRO $EWJ
about 9 days ago by MercenaryJack
When we quote sources, we are not bluffing.. WHOA: Kyle Bass's Performance Really Is That Disastrous - BI http://stks.co/3uNG $EWJ
about 9 days ago by valuewalk
Just look all the country iShares, all the global markets are sinking:$EWA,$EWC, $EWG, $EWH, $EWI, $EWJ, $EWP, $EWQ, $EWU, $EWZ: frightening
about 11 days ago by kotekaz
Stocks in Asia Lower
May 18, 7:34AM Street Insider
Like everything else, the Nikkei really taking it on the chin tonight. It's tough when you economy is so reliant on exports. $EWJ
about 11 days ago by bradloncar
Under the Hood: A Stealthy Global ETF
May 17, 4:40PM Minyanville
ETF Switcher-05/17: $FXY, $EWJ, $ECH, $SCO, $USO, $VPL, $DBC, $EWZ, $SHY, $SDS
about 12 days ago by quantf
Thursday 7atSeven: two bites from the apple. http://stks.co/3rsp via @abnormalreturns $AAPL $EWJ
about 12 days ago by StockTwits
Thursday 7atSeven: the Greek drama, conflicting $AAPl opinions and economic surprises, surprise. http://stks.co/3rrh $EWJ
about 12 days ago by abnormalreturns
I recognize that it is skewed because of the unusual comps, but it is great for the world that such a big economy as Japan grew 4.1%. $EWJ
about 12 days ago by bradloncar
RT @OptionsCommander RT @zerohedge Listing David Einhorn's Likes And Dislikes http://stks.co/3rXo $AAPL $AMZN $HLF $EWJ $DKS
about 13 days ago by SailorTrader
RT @zerohedge Listing David Einhorn's Likes And Dislikes http://stks.co/3rWv $AAPL $AMZN $HLF $EWJ $DKS
about 13 days ago by OptionsCommander
ETF Switcher-05/16: $FXY, $UCO, $USO, $EWJ, $DBC, $ECH, $EWZ, $SHY, $VPL
about 13 days ago by quantf
http://stks.co/3qdx - Holy S**T Japan, $EWJ
about 13 days ago by sld1986
Hard to be surprised with the reversal in the japanese machinery orders after what the yen has done lately. $EWJ
about 13 days ago by bradloncar
Kyle #Bass' #Japan Macro Fund Down 29% for April | ValueWalk http://stks.co/3q4d $EWJ $SCJ
about 14 days ago by valuewalk
Time to Buy the Singapore ETFs
May 08, 1:00AM Zacks
Japan's Carry Trade in Vietnam
May 03, 11:50AM Fool
Land Grabbing to Reshape Asia
May 02, 7:00AM Fool
EWJ to Open Lower, Exporters Hit
May 01, 7:54AM Street Insider
Sell Europe, buy Japan
May 01, 12:01AM
Funds For An Easing Japan
Apr 25, 1:42PM
Swiss Franc Peg At Risk Of Breaking
Apr 17, 1:18PM IndexUniverse.com
Japanese ETFs And Currency Hedging
Mar 27, 4:36PM ETF Trends
Watch for Currency Effects On Japan ETFs
Mar 26, 7:30PM Seeking Alpha
Lessons From Japan?
Mar 26, 4:56AM
Watch for Currency Effects on Japan ETFs
Mar 23, 7:25AM Morningstar
DXJ: Currency-Hedged Power
Mar 13, 2:40PM IndexUniverse.com

Recent Quotes

Symbol Price Chg Chg % Market Cap
EWJ 8.925 +0.12 +1.31%
EWEF 33.89 +0.00 +0.00%
EWD 25.54 +0.77 +3.11%
EWC 26.00 +0.46 +1.80%
EWBC 22.41 +0.17 +0.76% 3.307B
EWA 21.23 +0.65 +3.16%
EW 87.20 -0.20 -0.23% 10.05B
EVY 14.85 +0.08 +0.51%
EVX 46.43 +0.33 +0.72%
EVV 16.19 +0.06 +0.37%
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