iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for EWJ — the calendar windows where iShares MSCI Japan ETF has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on up to 10 years of price history.
EWJ's strongest seasonal patterns
| Seasonal window | Direction | Avg return | Win rate | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 – Jun 8 | Bullish | +3.02% | 100% | 30d |
| May 10 – Jun 9 | Bullish | +2.52% | 100% | 30d |
| Oct 26 – Nov 16 | Bullish | +3.28% | 90% | 21d |
| Oct 24 – Nov 14 | Bullish | +3.05% | 90% | 21d |
| May 14 – Jun 4 | Bullish | +2.74% | 90% | 21d |
| May 13 – Jun 3 | Bullish | +2.73% | 90% | 21d |
| May 11 – Jun 10 | Bullish | +2.61% | 90% | 30d |
| May 8 – Jun 7 | Bullish | +2.58% | 90% | 30d |
| Oct 26 – Nov 5 | Bullish | +2.45% | 90% | 10d |
| Oct 29 – Nov 8 | Bullish | +2.36% | 90% | 10d |
| Aug 22 – Sep 21 | Bullish | +2.34% | 90% | 30d |
| Oct 31 – Nov 10 | Bullish | +2.25% | 90% | 10d |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Explore EWJ seasonality in full
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What is EWJ stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing iShares MSCI Japan ETF's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where EWJ has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.