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iShares MSCI Japan ETF

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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

Japan's trade balance for September was reported at -294.3 billion yen, worse than the estimated -237.6 billion yen, but an improvement from the revised prior figure of -703.2 billion yen.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 17, 2024 | 4:57 am

Japan's exports for September decreased by 1.7% year-over-year, missing the estimated growth of 0.5% and down from a revised 5.5% increase in the prior period.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 17, 2024 | 4:56 am

Japan's trade balance was reported at -0.19 trillion yen, better than the estimated -0.49 trillion yen and the revised prior figure of -0.47 trillion yen. This improvement in trade balance could positively impact Japanese-focused ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 17, 2024 | 4:56 am

Japan's industrial production for August decreased by 3.3% month-over-month, matching both the estimated and prior figures.

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October 15, 2024 | 5:05 am

Eli Lilly's obesity drug is expected to receive approval in Japan next year, according to the company's CEO. This development could expand Eli Lilly's market presence and revenue potential in the obesity treatment sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 11, 2024 | 2:30 pm

China's Premier Li has called on countries to respect China's peace efforts in the South China Sea, as reported by Reuters citing Chinese state media.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 11, 2024 | 9:18 am

Japan's current account for August was reported at 3.804 trillion yen, surpassing the estimated 2.921 trillion yen and the prior 3.193 trillion yen. This indicates a stronger than expected economic performance for Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 08, 2024 | 4:49 am

Japan's adjusted current account for August was reported at 3.02 trillion yen, surpassing the estimated 2.43 trillion yen and the prior 2.80 trillion yen.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 08, 2024 | 4:49 am

Japan's household spending for August increased by 2.0% month-over-month, surpassing the estimated 0.5% and recovering from a prior decline of 1.7%.

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October 08, 2024 | 4:48 am

Japan's household spending for August decreased by 1.9% year-over-year, which is better than the estimated decline of 2.6% and an improvement from the previous month's 0.1% increase.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 08, 2024 | 4:48 am

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