Evidence and analysis
Vanguard FTSE Japan ETF
The Vanguard FTSE Japan ETF (VJP) provides focused exposure to Japanese equity markets. It tracks the FTSE Japan Index, covering large- and mid-cap stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Key Features:
- Japan-Specific Exposure: Direct access to Japanese equity market
- Low Cost: Competitive expense ratio for single-country ETF
- Diversified Holdings: Exposure across Japanese sectors including automotive, technology, and financials
- Currency Exposure: JPY-denominated underlying holdings
Expense Ratio: 0.08%
Number of Holdings | 485
Portfolio Context:
VJP maps to 3 Fidelity funds including Japan Equity ESG, Japan Value, and Japan Growth funds.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Top Holdings
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Motor Corp | 7203.T | ~5% |
| 2 | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 8306.T | ~3% |
| 3 | Sony Group Corp | 6758.T | ~3% |
| 4 | Hitachi Ltd | 6501.T | ~2.5% |
| 5 | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group | 8316.T | ~2.5% |
| 6 | Tokyo Electron Ltd | 8035.T | ~2% |
| 7 | Keyence Corp | 6861.T | ~2% |
| 8 | Nippon Telegraph & Telephone | 9432.T | ~2% |
| 9 | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co | 4063.T | ~1.5% |
| 10 | Mitsubishi Corp | 8058.T | ~1.5% |
Sector Allocation
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | ~20% |
| Consumer Cyclical | ~18% |
| Technology | ~15% |
| Financial Services | ~12% |
| Consumer Defensive | ~8% |
| Healthcare | ~7% |
| Basic Materials | ~6% |
| Communication Services | ~5% |
| Utilities | ~4% |
| Energy | ~3% |
| Real Estate | ~2% |
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.