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Rayliant SMDAM Japan Equity ETF
RAYJ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of May 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +9.14% | +12.03% | +18.13% | +41.20% | ||
| Flows | +$1K | +$1K | +$6M | +$6M | - | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Rayliant Asset Management |
| N° of holdings | 31 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 4, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 31
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +32.90% | +21.97% | ||
Max drawdown | -15.52% | -15.52% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 61d | 61d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is RAYJ?
RAYJ is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Rayliant Asset Management.
What does RAYJ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Japanese Equities. It is part of the segment: Japan Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of RAYJ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of RAYJ is 1.67%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was RAYJ launched?
RAYJ was launched on April 4, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of RAYJ?
RAYJ is issued by Rayliant Asset Management.
What is the AUM of RAYJ?
As of May 1, 2026, RAYJ manages $24.99 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has RAYJ performed recently?
As of May 1, 2026, RAYJ delivered a return of 9.14% over the past month (1M performance), 12.03% over the past three months (3M), and 18.13% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for RAYJ?
As of May 1, 2026, RAYJ has seen net flows of +$1K in the past month (1M flow) and +$6M year-to-date (YTD).
Does RAYJ pay dividends?
As of May 1, 2026, RAYJ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.46%.
How many holdings are in RAYJ
As of March 31, 2026, RAYJ holds 31 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is RAYJ?
As of March 31, 2026, RAYJ holds 31 securities, with 63.44% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of RAYJ?
As of March 31, 2026, RAYJ holds a portfolio of 31 underlyings, with its largest positions including MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, FUJIKURA and FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES LTD.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does RAYJ invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, RAYJ has its largest geographic exposures in Japan.
What sectors or themes does RAYJ focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, RAYJ is primarily exposed to Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Information Technology.
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