Betashares Japan Currency Hedged ETF (HJPN) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #326 of 514AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· Top 10%3Y Return Β· Top 10%5Y Return Β· Top 10%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.5% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $11m (3.2% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $31.00, 8% below its 12-month high (range $21.84 to $33.70).

About HJPN

HJPN is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since May 2016. With $355m under management it is number 80 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.56% a year, about $56 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc, Toyota Motor Corp and Recruit Holdings Co Ltd, and the top 10 make up 38% of the fund. By sector it leans towards industrials (24%) and information technology (21%).

Over five years it has returned +17.3% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

HJPN distributions and dividend dates

HJPN pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $1.8032 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own HJPN before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 6.7%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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HJPN price by TradingView

Stock CodeHJPN
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$355m
MER (%)0.56%
Net flows (Sep)+$11m
Last Price$31.00
52-Week Range$21.84 – $33.70
Bid/Ask Spread0.12%
Listing Date12/05/2016
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

-1%40%81%122%1M-0.5%1Y43.4%3Y107.1%5Y122.5%
1 monthβˆ’0.5%
1 year+43.4%
3 years p.a.+27.5%
5 years p.a.+17.3%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$14,3353 years ago$20,7145 years ago$22,247

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

HJPN at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Ahead of its peers. +17.3% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $11m in September (3% of the fund).
  • Long track record. Listed since 2016, through several market cycles.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

Worked out from HJPN's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 21 Oct 2026

HJPN is in a base. Here's why that matters.

HJPN's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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HJPN weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

HJPN vs its benchmark

How HJPN has done against the S&P Japan Exporters Index (AUD hedged), after fees. For an index fund, a small shortfall roughly the size of the fee is normal.

HJPNBenchmarkDifference
1 year+27.04%+27.82%-0.78%
3 years p.a.+28.42%+29.17%-0.75%
5 years p.a.+18.98%+19.75%-0.77%

Issuer figures to 30 October 2026, fund returns after fees. Source: Betashares. Compare more ETFs vs their benchmark β†’

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

AsiaJapan

Themes & Sectors

Currency hedged

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (38.1% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
83065.99%
72035.32%
60983.94%
68573.74%
83163.62%
67583.46%
65013.38%
80353.26%
84112.77%
80582.61%

Sector breakdown

  • Industrials23.9%
  • Information Technology20.8%
  • Consumer Discretionary18.7%
  • Financials15.6%
  • Health Care7.5%
  • Materials4.9%
  • Consumer Staples3.8%
  • Utilities2.3%
  • Other2.5%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 140 positions, covering 99% of the fund. Compare HJPN's holdings with other ETFs β†’

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.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
J100Global X Japan Topix 100 ETF
76%
0.40%$14m–––
IJPiShares MSCI Japan ETF
73%
0.50%$1.6bn+19.3%+17.0%+9.2%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
3%
0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
IHVViShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
0%
0.10%$4.3bn+15.4%+21.0%+10.9%
DFGHDimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF Currency hedged–0.36%$4.2bn+18.2%––
HGBLBetashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged
3%
0.11%$3.0bn+17.4%+20.6%–

Same holdings is the share of HJPN's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. Most similar first, then ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like HJPN β†’

HJPN vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between HJPN and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

J100 Global X Japan Topix 100 ETF

  • They share 76% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
  • J100 is cheaper (0.40% vs 0.56%), worth about $10,626 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • HJPN is much larger ($355m vs $14m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: HJPN is currency hedged, J100 is a standard fund.

Compare HJPN and J100 side by side β†’

IJP iShares MSCI Japan ETF

  • They share 73% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
  • IJP is cheaper (0.50% vs 0.56%), worth about $3,949 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: HJPN +27.5%, IJP +17.0% (HJPN ahead by 10.5 percentage points).
  • IJP is about 5 times larger ($1.6bn vs $355m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: HJPN is currency hedged, IJP is a standard fund.

Compare HJPN and IJP side by side β†’

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

  • They share 3% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • VGAD is cheaper (0.21% vs 0.56%), worth about $23,644 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: HJPN +27.5%, VGAD +19.8% (HJPN ahead by 7.7 percentage points).
  • VGAD is much larger ($7.9bn vs $355m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Full HJPN vs VGAD comparison β†’

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

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HJPN FAQs

What is the fee for HJPN?

HJPN charges a management fee (MER) of 0.56% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is HJPN?

HJPN had $355m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has HJPN performed?

HJPN returned +43.4% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +27.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages HJPN?

HJPN is managed by Betashares and has been listed since May 2016.

Is HJPN franked?

Generally no. HJPN invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

What does HJPN hold?

HJPN's largest holdings are Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (6.0%), Toyota Motor Corp (5.3%), Recruit Holdings Co Ltd (3.9%), Advantest Corp (3.7%), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc (3.6%). It holds about 140 investments in total. The biggest sector is industrials at 24%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is HJPN currency hedged?

Yes. HJPN is currency hedged, so changes in the Australian dollar have little effect on its returns. You get the return of the underlying investments in their local currency, less a small cost of hedging.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Betashares product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.