Question 1

What is JAPN?

Accepted Answer

JAPN — CI WisdomTree Japan Equity Index ETF Hedged — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the JAPN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

JAPN last traded at $76.40 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the JAPN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

JAPN has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, JAPN is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are JAPN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

JAPN historical returns: YTD: +18.41%, 1-year: +34.46%, 3-year annualised: +27.04%, 5-year annualised: +24.89%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.67, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does JAPN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, JAPN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.49%, paid quarterly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does JAPN invest in?

Accepted Answer

JAPN's top holdings include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (8306, 6.0%), Toyota Motor Corp (7203, 4.1%), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (8316, 3.8%), Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. (8766, 3.2%), Mizuho Financial Group Inc (8411, 2.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does JAPN invest in?

Accepted Answer

JAPN's largest sector exposures are Industrials (25.6%), Financial Services (21.3%), Consumer Cyclicals (16.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is JAPN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

JAPN has approximately $54M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was JAPN launched?

Accepted Answer

JAPN was launched on August 1, 2018, giving it a 8-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy JAPN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

JAPN trades on the TSX under the ticker JAPN. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is JAPN?

Accepted Answer

JAPN has a 1-year volatility of 18.04% and a beta of 0.68 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.67 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-10	$76.40	$76.41	$76.40	$76.40	$76.40	831
2026-09-09	$77.00	$77.00	$76.33	$76.41	$76.41	1,234
2026-09-08	$77.77	$77.77	$77.55	$77.55	$77.55	1,727
2026-09-04	$78.77	$79.30	$78.77	$79.30	$79.30	2,000
2026-09-02	$78.80	$78.80	$78.80	$78.80	$78.80	478
2026-09-01	$79.15	$79.18	$79.15	$79.18	$79.18	503
2026-08-31	$79.50	$79.50	$79.35	$79.35	$79.35	601
2026-08-28	$79.31	$79.48	$79.19	$79.19	$79.19	319
2026-08-27	$78.44	$78.44	$78.44	$78.44	$78.44	0
2026-08-26	$78.50	$78.52	$78.48	$78.48	$78.48	330

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	6.00%
2	7203	Toyota Motor Corp	4.06%
3	8316	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial	3.82%
4	8766	Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.	3.20%
5	8411	Mizuho Financial Group Inc	2.83%
6	2914	Japan Tobacco Inc	2.68%
7	8058	Mitsubishi Corp.	2.53%
8	8035	Tokyo Electron Limited	2.32%
9	9432	Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp	2.15%
10	8031	Mitsui & Co. Ltd.	1.84%

Sector	Weight
Industrials	25.60%
Financial Services	21.26%
Consumer Cyclicals	15.97%
Technology	13.00%
Basic Materials	7.26%
Healthcare	6.21%
Consumer Defensive	5.19%
Communication Services	3.75%
Energy	1.64%
Utilities	0.12%
Real Estate	0.00%

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SOXD		$15.41	+7.69%
AAPU		$43.36	+7.33%
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