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Analysis for iShares MSCI Japan ETF

EWJ · As of: 02/17/2026
Basic information
Type: ETF
Region: US
Sector: Diversified
TER: –
History
Available history:15.0 years
Last tradingday:02/17/2026
Description & usage
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF tracks Japanese equities using an index-based approach. It holds a broad set of large and mid-sized companies domiciled in Japan across many sectors. Performance reflects stock price movements and dividends, with the Japanese yen exchange rate adding an extra return (or risk) component for non-JPY investors. The ETF is used to gain targeted exposure to Japan in one product.
Overall score 61Performance 49Stability 76Trend 690255075100PerformanceStabilityTrend
Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) currently has a total score of 61 points, placing it in the strong range. The score is made up of Performance (49), Stability (76) and Trend (69). The profile is clearly uneven: Stability stands out while Performance is more neutral.

Performance scores 49 points (neutral). Key strength: 1Y return at 32.2 %. Weaker metric: 5Y return at 29.2 %. This points to a sharper upswing more recently.

Stability scores 76 points (strong). Best-ranked metric: max drawdown (10Y) at -34.6 %. Main drag: CAGR/drawdown ratio at 0.22. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 69 points (strong). Key strength: Price is about 8.0 % above SMA50. Even the weakest metric remains solid in absolute terms: trend strength at 0.64. That often means the move is strong, but not perfectly steady.

Overall, the profile has a clear strength in Stability, while Performance is the main limiter. On a metric level, max drawdown (10Y) stands out, while 5Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score
61
strong

Scores

Performance
49
neutral
Stability
76
strong
Trend
69
strong

Metrics

FAQ

What investor type does iShares MSCI Japan ETF fit best in FoxScore?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for iShares MSCI Japan ETF?
iShares MSCI Japan ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.