βš”οΈ Head to head

IHVV vs HJPN: Which ETF Is Better?

A side-by-side comparison of fees, size, returns and holdings, using data to 30 September 2026.

It is a dead heat: 5 measures each. Which matters most depends on you.

They are quite different funds. Only 0% of their portfolios overlap, so this is a choice between two different strategies, not just two providers.

The short answer

πŸ’ΈLower feeIHVV wins
IHVV
0.10%
HJPN
0.56%

Worth about $31,384 on $100,000 over 20 years.

🏦Bigger fundIHVV wins
IHVV
$4.3bn
HJPN
$355m

Bigger funds usually trade more cheaply and are less likely to close.

πŸ“ˆ1-year returnHJPN wins
IHVV
+15.4%
HJPN
+43.4%
πŸ“Š3-year returnHJPN wins
IHVV
+21.0% a yr
HJPN
+27.5% a yr
🏁5-year returnHJPN wins
IHVV
+10.9% a yr
HJPN
+17.3% a yr
βš–οΈCheaper to tradeIHVV wins
IHVV
0.02%
HJPN
0.12%

A tighter gap between the buy and sell price.

IHVV vs HJPN side by side

IHVV leads on 5, HJPN on 5IHVViShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETFHJPNBetashares Japan Currency Hedged ETF
The basics
Index trackedS&P 500 Index, hedged to AUDSee the PDS
Fund manageriSharesBetashares
Asset classInternational sharesInternational shares
ListedDec 2014May 2016
Cost and size
MERyearly fee, lower is better0.10%βœ“0.56%
AUMfund size$4.3bnβœ“$355m
Net flows (Sep)new money in, last month$48mβœ“$11m
Bid/ask spreadtrading cost, lower is better0.02%βœ“0.12%
Total returns
1 month+0.0%βœ“βˆ’0.5%
1 year+15.4%+43.4%βœ“
3 years p.a.+21.0%+27.5%βœ“
5 years p.a.+10.9%+17.3%βœ“
$10,000 invested
1 year ago$11,539$14,335βœ“
5 years ago$16,762$22,247βœ“

βœ“ marks the better figure on each measure. Returns include distributions, to 30 September 2026.

IHVV vs HJPN price chart

Both ETFs on one chart as % change. Use the 1D to All buttons to change the period. Price only, so it leaves out distributions Β· TradingView

πŸ“ˆ Growth

What $10,000 invested is worth now

$10,000 put into IHVV 5 years ago is worth $16,762 today, against $22,247 in HJPN. That is $5,485 more in HJPN.

IHVVHJPN$10,000 invested
$0k$8k$15k$22k$30k$11.5k$14.3k1 year agoHJPN +$2,796$17.7k$20.7k3 years agoHJPN +$3,010$16.8k$22.2k5 years agoHJPN +$5,485

Total returns to 30 September 2026, with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage. The price chart above leaves out distributions, so it can look worse. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

πŸ’Έ Cost

What the fees cost you

IHVV's lower fee leaves about $31,384 more in your pocket over 20 years.

IHVV charges 0.10% a yearHJPN charges 0.56% a year
🧾 Fees paid on $100,000Saving
5 years
IHVV
βˆ’$654
HJPN
βˆ’$3,632
You keep$2,978more with IHVV
10 years
IHVV
βˆ’$1,831
HJPN
βˆ’$10,056
You keep$8,226more with IHVV
20 years
IHVV
βˆ’$7,169
HJPN
βˆ’$38,553
You keep$31,384more with IHVV

Total fees paid on a $100,000 investment, assuming a 7% a year return before fees. Illustration only: it ignores tax, brokerage and differences in returns.

IHVV and HJPN overlap

0%portfolio overlap (low: they are quite different underneath)

0 companies appear in both funds. Overlap is the share of the portfolio that is the same in both, counting the smaller weight of each shared company.

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Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

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FAQs

Which is better, IHVV or HJPN?

It depends on what you need. On our numbers IHVV wins on 5 measures and HJPN on 5. IHVV is cheaper, with a management fee of 0.10% vs 0.56%. On $100,000 over 20 years that difference is worth about $31,384. IHVV is the larger fund at $4.3bn vs $355m. HJPN has the better 1-year return: +43.4% vs +15.4%.

Which is cheaper, IHVV or HJPN?

IHVV charges 0.10% a year and HJPN charges 0.56% a year.

Can I hold both IHVV and HJPN?

You can, but check how much they overlap. IHVV is a international shares fund and HJPN is a international shares fund.

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General information only, not a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.