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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

69.86

Mkt cap

16B

Volume

7.3M

High

70.39

P/E Ratio

14.35

52-wk high

73.24

Low

69.74

Div yield

0.02

52-wk low

60.62

Axcelis Technologies has established new service offices in Chitose and Kumamoto to support its expanding customer base in Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 27, 2024 | 12:03 pm

The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI has dropped to 49.8 from the previous 53.8, indicating a contraction in the services sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 21, 2024 | 5:04 am

Japan's National Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May came in at 2.5% year-over-year, slightly below the estimated 2.6% but higher than the previous 2.2%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 21, 2024 | 5:03 am

Apple Vision Pro will expand its App Store to new markets including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. This expansion is set to occur on June 28 and July 12.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 18, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Japan's industrial production for April decreased by 0.9% month-over-month, which is significantly worse than the estimated decline of 0.1% and the previous month's increase of 4.4%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 14, 2024 | 4:35 am

The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 0.10%. This decision is likely to impact various Japan-focused ETFs listed in the US, such as BBJP, DXJ, and EWJ.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 14, 2024 | 4:06 am

Former President Donald Trump proposed eliminating income taxes in favor of an 'all tariff policy' to CEOs and GOP lawmakers. This policy could significantly impact sectors reliant on imports, such as consumer discretionary and technology, while potentially benefiting domestic manufacturing and international manufacturers outside of China.

Portfolio Pulse from Hayden Buckfire

June 13, 2024 | 6:07 pm

Japan's BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions for Q2 improved to -1.0, better than the estimated -5.2 and the previous -6.7. This indicates a less severe contraction in the manufacturing sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 13, 2024 | 5:21 am

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering reducing its government bond purchases, according to Nikkei. This move could have significant implications for financial markets, particularly for Japanese equities and related ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 12, 2024 | 5:06 pm

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) plans to invest $9.6 billion in Japan by 2027, citing accelerated growth in the Japanese economy. Other investment managers like Bain Capital, KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR), and Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) are also focusing on Japan. The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSE:EWJ) has seen a 9% rise in 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Hayden Buckfire

June 10, 2024 | 7:28 pm

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