FJP
First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund
First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund seeks investment results that correspond to the Defined Japan Index.
International
EQUITY
Rules-Based
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 263.9 M
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
80 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | Yes |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
Complete list +
| NIPPON YUSEN | 2.0 % |
| CENTRAL JAPAN RAILWAY CO | 2.0 % |
| KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD | 2.0 % |
| MITSUI OSK LINES LTD | 1.9 % |
| INPEX CORP | 1.9 % |
| DAI-ICHI LIFE INSURANCE | 1.9 % |
| KANSAI ELECTRIC POWER CO INC | 1.8 % |
| SUZUKI MOTOR CORP | 1.8 % |
| JAPAN AIRLINES CO LTD | 1.8 % |
| AISIN SEIKI CO LTD | 1.7 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 102 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 123 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $20,800 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 54.8% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 39.6% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 1.1% |
| Developed mkts. | 97.8% |
| Emerging mkts. | 0.0% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
 |
JAPAN | 97.8 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 07/31/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 10.5% | 25.1% | 17.8% | 13.6% | 7.9% | 4.7% | -- | 3.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.4% | -- | 1.9% |
| Total Returns | 11.4% | 28.6% | 21.1% | 17.0% | 10.9% | 7.1% | -- | 5.8% | Ann. Volatility | 25.6% | 21.5% | 23.0% | 21.4% | 20.7% | 19.0% | -- | 18.8% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 0.97 | 33% |
| MSCI EAFE | 1.06 | 60% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.60 | 46% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 9 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $1 |
| Turnover | 0.3% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 1.18% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $74.74 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 48 |
| MACD/Signal | -0.65/-0.65 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $77.39/$71.71 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.3% |
Distributions
Top Ten Comparable ETFs only shown here. For an extended list become an Individual or Professional subscriber. Start your FREE trial
Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. FJP |
Expenses vs. FJP |
ALTAR Score™ vs. FJP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSJY | Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF | 26.2% | -55 bp | -1.7% |
| EWJV | iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 24.9% | -65 bp | -0.4% |
| JPXN | iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF | 24.0% | -32 bp | -1.8% |
| FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 23.5% | -71 bp | -1.7% |
| FLJH | Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 23.1% | -71 bp | -1.9% |
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | 22.0% | -61 bp | -1.8% |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | 21.9% | -30 bp | -2.2% |
| HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 21.7% | -30 bp | -1.7% |
| DBJP | Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 21.7% | -33 bp | -2.4% |
| FDT | First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 21.0% | 0 bp | +0.1% |
Risk and Returns: FJP vs. Comps (1 YR)
Notes: Top 10 overlapping ETFs. Funds with insufficient history not shown. Some funds may overlap. Hover over data point for ticker symbol.
Content on this tab for Individual & Professional subscribers only. Start your FREE trial
Results & Estimates (USD)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Earnings per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Dividends per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Book value per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Return on Equity
Net Margins
Content on this tab for Individual & Professional subscribers only. Start your FREE trial
Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Price-to-sales | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-earnings | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-cash flow | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-growth | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-book value | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Yield | --% | --% | --x | --% |
Based on closing prices from 8/9/2026
Peer Group Comparison
Sample data. Subscribe for access.
Historical Valuation Trends Sample data. Subscribe for access.
Notes: Based on adjusted historical results for current fund constituents. May differ from results achieved by past fund constituents. Max P/E of 100x.
Some content on this tab for Individual & Professional subscribers only. Start your FREE trial
ETF Research Center Rating
7.1%
ALTAR SCORE™
76th
PERCENTILE
OVERWEIGHT
ETFRC RATING
There are 419 funds in the International Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 6.0% and a standard deviation
of 1.5%. FJP's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 0.7 standard
deviations above the category average. This places FJP in the 76th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$77.44
PRICE TARGET
-0.2%
UPSIDE