Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DBJP) is a ETF from Xtrackers ETFs and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is a ETF from Vanguard (US). Over the past year DBJP returned +46.09% while VXUS returned +27.82%. Year to date, DBJP is up 22.47% versus a gain of 14.57% for VXUS.

Over three years, DBJP compounded at +28.71% per year against +19.27% for VXUS; over five years the annualized figures are +22.40% and +9.28% respectively. Across the full 15-year window we track, DBJP has the edge at +11.75% annualized vs +4.86%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

DBJP has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 16.6% compared with 15.1% for VXUS. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.

The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -35.3% for DBJP and -39.9% for VXUS. Drawdown depth is worth weighing if you expect to sell during market stress rather than ride it out.

The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.61. They move independently enough that combining them can meaningfully diversify a portfolio.

DBJP charges 0.45% per year while VXUS charges 0.05%. On a $10,000 position that is $45 vs $5 annually, a gap of $40 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, DBJP currently yields 1.25% against 2.60% for VXUS.