(SCJ) MSCI Japan Small-Cap - Overview

ETF Category: Japan Stock | Exchange NYSE ARCA (USA) | Currency USD | Market Cap: 224m | Total Return 26.4% in 12m

Etf: Japanese Equities, Small Cap

Total Rating 66
Risk 50
Buy Signal -0.79
Japan Stock -9.5
TER: 0.50%
AUM: 224m
Avg Trading Vol: 12.2M USD
ATR: 1.90%
Peers RS (IBD): 30.8
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility 19.5%
Relative Tail Risk 0.50%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio 1.20
Alpha 15.15
Character TTM
Beta 0.588
Beta Downside 0.758
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD 12.43%
CAGR/Max DD 1.21

Description: SCJ MSCI Japan Small-Cap March 16, 2026

SCJ is an ETF tracking Japanese small-capitalization companies, representing 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of Japans equity market. Small-cap companies often exhibit higher growth potential.

The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in index components or economically similar investments. Up to 20% of assets may be allocated to derivatives, cash, or non-index securities. This approach allows for tactical adjustments while maintaining core index exposure.

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Headlines to watch out for

  • Yen strength impacts export-oriented small-cap earnings
  • Japanese economic growth influences domestic demand
  • Global investor sentiment shifts affect emerging markets
  • Regulatory changes in Japan alter small business landscape

What is the price of SCJ shares?

As of March 27, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 95.83 with a total of 31,914 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.96%, over one month by -9.84%, over three months by +4.05% and over the past year by +26.38%.

Is SCJ a buy, sell or hold?

MSCI Japan Small-Cap has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the SCJ price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -