UCITS Alternatives to EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF)
EWJ is a popular ETF listed on the US market. It tracks the MSCI Japan. Due to EU regulations (MiFID II/PRIIPs), European investors cannot directly purchase non-UCITS ETFs. We found 5 UCITS-compliant alternatives that provide similar market exposure.
UCITS Alternatives
5 found| ETF Name | ISIN | TER | AUM | Dist. | Replication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExactiShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | IE00B4L5YX21 |
0.15% | €5.0B | Acc | physical-sampling |
| ExactVanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00BFXR5V83 |
0.15% | €2.5B | Dist | Physical |
| ExactiShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00B02KXH56 |
0.48% | €1.2B | Dist | Physical |
| CloseXtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D | LU0514695690 |
0.09% | €3.0B | Dist | Physical |
| CloseXtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D | LU0839027447 |
0.09% | €2.3B | Dist | Physical |
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FAQ
What does EWJ track?
EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF) is an ETF listed on US that tracks the MSCI Japan. It is one of the popular ETFs in its category.
Why can't I buy EWJ in Europe?
Under EU MiFID II and PRIIPs regulations, brokers in the European Economic Area cannot sell ETFs that don't provide a Key Information Document (KID) in the local language. Most non-EU ETFs, including EWJ, don't comply with these requirements.
What is the best UCITS alternative to EWJ?
The closest UCITS alternative is iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (IE00B4L5YX21). We identified 5 UCITS ETFs that offer similar exposure. Compare them in the table above to find the best fit.