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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Japanese equity market.

Open

67.50

Mkt cap

15B

Volume

5.6M

High

67.56

P/E Ratio

13.67

52-wk high

73.24

Low

67.25

Div yield

0.02

52-wk low

60.62

The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 0.25%. This decision may impact Japanese-focused ETFs such as BBJP, DXJ, and EWJ, which are traded in the US markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2024 | 5:28 am

Japan's industrial production for September increased by 1.4% month-over-month, surpassing the estimated 0.9% and recovering from a prior decline of 3.3%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2024 | 5:27 am

bioAffinity Technologies has secured a Japanese patent for its CyPath Lung, a stand-alone lung cancer detection assay. This adds to their existing portfolio of 17 U.S. and international patents in diagnostics and cancer therapeutics.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 30, 2024 | 12:17 pm

TEPCO SYSTEMS has partnered with HPE GreenLake Cloud to enhance data-driven decarbonization efforts in Japan. This collaboration aims to advance a lower-carbon society using AI and hybrid cloud solutions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 29, 2024 | 2:05 pm

Lockheed Martin has secured a $113 million contract for the U.S. Navy's SEWIP program and its first international sale to Japan, enhancing electronic warfare capabilities and strengthening the Pacific alliance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 29, 2024 | 12:27 pm

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that there will be no interest rate hike next week, suggesting a stable policy stance despite the yen's recent decline. This decision implies that the central bank is not in a rush to adjust its monetary policy.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 8:58 pm

Japan's Finance Minister Kato and BOJ Governor Ueda discussed high FX market volatility at the G20, emphasizing vigilance on spill-overs and speculative trading. Ueda noted yen weakness due to U.S. sentiment and high volatility, while expressing optimism about the U.S. economy's sustainability.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 6:52 pm

The au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for October has decreased to 49.3 from 53.1 in the previous month, indicating a contraction in the services sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2024 | 4:23 am

Tesla is set to retail its home batteries in Japan through a partnership with the Yamada chain, as reported by Nikkei. This move marks Tesla's entry into the Japanese home energy market, potentially boosting its revenue streams.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 23, 2024 | 9:12 am

The Bank of Japan's Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year has decreased slightly to 1.7% from the previous 1.8%. This indicates a minor slowdown in inflation, which could impact Japanese-focused ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 22, 2024 | 5:02 am

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