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NBJPvsHEWJETF Comparison

ETF 1

NBJP

Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF

This fund is part of

Japan Blended Cap

-1.74%

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ETF 2

HEWJ

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF

This fund is part of

Japan Blended Cap

-1.74%

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Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF (NBJP) and iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF (HEWJ) belong to the same industry segment: Japan Blended Cap. NBJP's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. In contrast, HEWJ's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. NBJP is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.92%, versus 1.02% for HEWJ. NBJP is up 12.52% year-to-date (YTD) with +$68M in YTD flows. HEWJ performs better with 15.03% YTD performance, and +$87M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NBJP and HEWJ below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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NBJP vs HEWJ performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 06/10/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	NBJP HEWJ	-4.25%-1.00%	+4.03%+5.84%	+12.52%+15.03%	+28.52%+45.00%	n/a+102.24%	n/a+154.08%
Flows	NBJP HEWJ	-$3M-$72M	+$5M-$142M	+$68M+$87M	+$92M+$142M	-+$276M	--$10M

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	NBJP HEWJ	+28.26%+20.20%	+21.58%+18.78%	n/a+20.19%	n/a+19.00%
Max drawdown	NBJP HEWJ	-7.38%-5.08%	-14.65%-10.13%	n/a-21.20%	n/a-21.20%
Max drawdown duration	NBJP HEWJ	27d21d	71d69d	n/a351d	n/a351d

Trading data

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	NBJP	HEWJ
Last sale 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM	$35.91	$62.17
Previous close 06/10/2026	$34.78	$60.58
Consolidated volume 06/10/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of May 29, 2026

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	NBJP	HEWJ
Last price	$35.91	$62.17
1D performance	+3.24%	+2.62%
AuM	$130.61 M	$663.19 M
E/R	1.92%	1.02%

Characteristics

	NBJP	HEWJ
Management strategy	Active	Passive
Provider	Neuberger Berman	iShares
Benchmark	-	MSCI Japan Index
N° of holdings	57	177
Asset class	-	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	September 12, 2024	January 31, 2014
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

NBJP

Japan

93.66%

Other

6.34%

HEWJ

Japan

98.98%

Other

1.02%

Sectors

NBJP

Industrials

33.35%

Consumer Discreti.

16.72%

Information Techn.

14.56%

Financials

13.64%

Real Estate

7.64%

Other

14.09%

HEWJ

Industrials

25.86%

Financials

17.33%

Information Techn.

15.11%

Consumer Discreti.

14.91%

Other

26.79%

Diversification

NBJP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.97%

HEWJ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

36.57%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026

NBJP

TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS

4.50%

MIZUHO FINANCIAL

3.87%

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES

3.81%

SUMITOMO REALTY

3.50%

TOKYO ELECTRON

3.27%

NGK SPARK PLUG

3.11%

EBARA

2.84%

AMADA CO LTD

2.69%

FANUC

2.68%

KINDEN

2.61%

TAISEI

2.58%

RESONA HOLDINGS

2.46%

MITSUBISHI HVY

2.39%

TOKYU FUDOSAN HOLDINGS

2.35%

HITACHI

2.31%

HEWJ

MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP

4.06%

TOYOTA

3.66%

HITACHI

2.86%

ADVANTEST

2.76%

SUMITOMO MITSUI

2.58%

TOKYO ELECTRON

2.54%

SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

2.48%

SONY GROUP CORPORATION

2.45%

MIZUHO FINANCIAL

2.14%

MITSUBISHI

2.05%

MITSUBISHI HVY

1.89%

MITSUI

1.86%

FAST RETAILING

1.79%

KEYENCE

1.77%

TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS

1.69%

Frequently asked questions about NBJP and HEWJ

How have the NBJP and HEWJ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 10, 2026, NBJP is up 12.52% year-to-date (YTD), while HEWJ has returned 15.03%. That puts HEWJ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NBJP or HEWJ?

Year-to-date, the NBJP ETF saw +$68M in flows, compared to +$87M for HEWJ.

Which ETF is more volatile: NBJP or HEWJ?

Over the past year, NBJP had a volatility of 21.58%, while HEWJ experienced 18.78%.

Which ETF is bigger: NBJP or HEWJ?

As of June 10, 2026, NBJP holds $130.61 M in assets under management (AUM), while HEWJ manages $663.19 M.

What sectors do the NBJP and HEWJ ETFs invest in?

NBJP leans toward sectors like Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. Meanwhile, HEWJ focuses on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the NBJP ETF and HEWJ ETF?

NBJP top holdings include TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS, MIZUHO FINANCIAL and SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES. HEWJ holds in its top three: MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, TOYOTA and HITACHI.

Which ETF is more diversified: NBJP or HEWJ?

NBJP holds 57 securities with 44.97% of its assets in the top 15. HEWJ has 179 securities and a top 15 weight of 36.57%.

Ask the Manager: Kei Okamura Breaks Down Japan’s Investment Case

February 27, 2025

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NBJPvsHEWJETF Comparison

Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF

NBJP vs HEWJ performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the NBJP and HEWJ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 10, 2026, NBJP is up 12.52% year-to-date (YTD), while HEWJ has returned 15.03%. That puts HEWJ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NBJP or HEWJ?

Year-to-date, the NBJP ETF saw +$68M in flows, compared to +$87M for HEWJ.

Which ETF is more volatile: NBJP or HEWJ?

Over the past year, NBJP had a volatility of 21.58%, while HEWJ experienced 18.78%.

Which ETF is bigger: NBJP or HEWJ?

As of June 10, 2026, NBJP holds $130.61 M in assets under management (AUM), while HEWJ manages $663.19 M.

What sectors do the NBJP and HEWJ ETFs invest in?

NBJP leans toward sectors like Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. Meanwhile, HEWJ focuses on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the NBJP ETF and HEWJ ETF?

NBJP top holdings include TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS, MIZUHO FINANCIAL and SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES. HEWJ holds in its top three: MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, TOYOTA and HITACHI.

Which ETF is more diversified: NBJP or HEWJ?

NBJP holds 57 securities with 44.97% of its assets in the top 15. HEWJ has 179 securities and a top 15 weight of 36.57%.

Ask the Manager: Kei Okamura Breaks Down Japan’s Investment Case

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