Is JPMorgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF (JPIN) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the JPMorgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF (JPIN) debuted on 11/06/2014, and offers broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.What Are Smart Beta ETFs?For a long time now, the ETF industry has been flooded with products based on market capitalization weighted indexes, which are designed to represent the broader market or a particular market segment.Because market cap weighted indexes provide a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, they work well for investors who believe in market efficiency.If you're the kind of investor who would rather try and beat the market through good stock selection, then smart beta funds are your best choice; this fund class is known for tracking non-cap weighted strategies.Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics.Methodologies like equal-weighting, one of the simplest options out there, fundamental weighting, and volatility/momentum based weighting are all choices offered to investors in this space, but not all of them can deliver superior returns.Fund Sponsor & IndexManaged by J.P. Morgan, JPIN has amassed assets over $369.25 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Foreign Large Value ETF. JPIN seeks to match the performance of the FTSE Developed ex North America Diversified Factor Index before fees and expenses.The JP Morgan Diversified Factor International Equity Index utilizes a rules-based approach combining risk-weighted portfolio construction with multi-factor security screening based on value, quality and momentum factors.Cost & Other ExpensesSince cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.37%, making it on par with most peer products in the space.It's 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 3.71%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsMost ETFs are very transparent products, and disclose their holdings on a daily basis. ETFs also offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, though it's still important for investors to research a fund's holdings.Taking into account individual holdings, Sk Hynix Inc Common (A000660) accounts for about 0.83% of the fund's total assets, followed by Hd Hyundai Electric Co and Mitsui Kinzoku Co Ltd (5706.T).The top 10 holdings account for about 5.21% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskThe ETF return is roughly 30.4% and it's up approximately 25.91% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 11/28/2025), respectively. JPIN has traded between $52.18 and $68.74 during this last 52-week period. The fund has a beta of 0.72 and standard deviation of 12.95% for the trailing three-year period, which makes JPIN a medium risk choice in this particular space. With about 464 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .AlternativesJPMorgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Foreign Large Value ETF segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) tracks FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index and the Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) tracks Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large Co. Index (Net). Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF has $13.43 billion in assets, Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF has $18.79 billion. VYMI has an expense ratio of 0.17% and FNDF changes 0.25%.Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Foreign Large Value ETFBottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Boost Your Portfolio with Our Top ETF InsightsZacks' exclusive Fund Newsletter delivers actionable information, top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, straight to your inbox every week.Don’t miss out on this valuable resource. It’s free!Get it now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report JPMorgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF (JPIN): ETF Research ReportsThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks