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Franklin FTSE Japan Index ETF (FLJA) and Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF (VA) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that FLJA focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Finance, and Industrials, while VA leans towards Technology, Finance, and Industrials. When evaluating costs, FLJA features a management fee (MER) of 0.09%, compared to 0.2% for VA. Performance-wise, FLJA has returned 19.83% year-to-date with -$14 M in net flows, whereas VA is at 25.06% with +$145 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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FLJA
VA
| AuM | $127.59 M | $363.22 M |
| Management Fees | 0.09% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.10% | 0.22% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.37% | -0.20% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FLJA | -2.68% | +4.35% | +19.83% | +18.89% | +79.27% |
VA | -5.19% | +4.81% | +25.06% | +24.99% | +91.41% | |
| Flows | FLJA | +$0 M | -$23 M | -$14 M | -$4 M | +$42 M |
VA | +$9 M | +$32 M | +$145 M | +$163 M | +$197 M |
FLJA vs VA exposure
Countries
FLJA
Japan
100.00%
VA
Japan
53.99%
Republic of Korea
22.75%
Australia
13.65%
Other
9.62%
Sectors
FLJA
Technology
22.88%
Finance
21.10%
Industrials
18.81%
Consumer Cyclicals
9.61%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.01%
Other
19.60%
VA
Technology
28.28%
Finance
23.68%
Industrials
13.91%
Non-Energy Materials
8.25%
Other
25.88%
As of October 29, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FLJA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
4.07%
Toyota Motor Corp.
3.16%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
2.53%
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
2.51%
Hitachi Ltd.
2.48%
SoftBank Group Corp.
2.34%
Advantest Corp.
2.33%
Sony Group Corp.
2.20%
Kioxia Holdings Corp.
2.12%
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
2.11%
VA
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
7.04%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.79%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
1.97%
BHP Group Ltd.
1.65%
Toyota Motor Corp.
1.50%
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
1.35%
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
1.27%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
1.23%
Advantest Corp.
1.21%
Hitachi Ltd.
1.19%
Diversification
FLJA
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 417 total
25.84%
VA
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 2,308 total
24.19%
Characteristics
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FLJA
VA
| Provider | Franklin Templeton | Vanguard |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | FTSE Japan Index NTR - CAD | FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.57% | 1.73% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2019 | June 30, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions about FLJA and VA
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FLJA or VA?
As of October 29, 2026, FLJA has returned 19.83% year to date, while VA has returned 25.06%. VA is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FLJA or VA?
As of October 29, 2026, FLJA manages $127.59 M in assets, while VA manages $363.22 M. VA is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FLJA and VA managed?
FLJA is passively managed by Franklin Templeton. It tracks the FTSE Japan Index NTR - CAD benchmark. VA is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do FLJA and VA emphasize?
FLJA is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Industrials. VA is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Industrials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FLJA or VA?
Year to date, FLJA has seen -$14.08 M in net flows, compared with +$145.46 M for VA. VA has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FLJA and VA compare?
FLJA has an expense ratio of 0.10%, while VA has an expense ratio of 0.22%.
What are the top holdings of FLJA and VA?
FLJA's largest holdings include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., Toyota Motor Corp., and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.. VA's top holdings include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc., and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: FLJA or VA?
FLJA holds 417 securities, while VA holds 2286. On holdings count, VA is the more diversified portfolio.
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