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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

69.40

Mkt cap

16B

Volume

5M

High

69.50

P/E Ratio

14.06

52-wk high

73.24

Low

69.17

Div yield

0.02

52-wk low

59.83

Japan's current account for November was reported at 1.926 trillion yen, falling short of the estimated 2.385 trillion yen and the previous month's 2.583 trillion yen.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 12, 2024 | 5:29 am

Japan's adjusted current account for November was reported at 1.89 trillion yen, falling short of the estimated 2.18 trillion yen and below the prior month's 2.62 trillion yen.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 12, 2024 | 5:29 am

The latest auction for Japan's 10-Year JGB (Japanese Government Bonds) resulted in a yield of 0.596%, which is lower than the previous yield of 0.697%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 10, 2024 | 5:00 am

Japan's Tokyo Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November came in at 2.1%, aligning with estimates and showing a slight decrease from the previous 2.3%. This data is a key indicator of inflation in Tokyo and can influence investor sentiment regarding Japanese markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 5:17 am

Japan's household spending for November decreased by 1.0%, which is below the estimated 0.2% increase and the previous month's -0.1%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 5:17 am

Japan's household spending in November decreased by 2.9% year-over-year, which was more than the estimated 2.3% decline and also lower than the previous 2.5% drop. This indicates a continued contraction in consumer spending, which could have implications for the Japanese economy and related investments.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 5:16 am

The Japanese government is developing regulations that will mandate social media platforms to address user reports of online slander within a week. This includes establishing guidelines for post deletion and disclosing measures taken. Major tech companies like Meta Platforms Inc., Google, and Twitter will be affected by these new rules.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 08, 2024 | 5:10 pm

China's Maritime Safety Administration announced that China will conduct live firing drills in the East China Sea on January 8-9. The drills may affect regional stability and could have implications for related markets and ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 08, 2024 | 10:13 am

Japan's Industrial Production for November decreased by 0.9%, which is better than the estimated 1.6% decline but lower than the previous month's 1.3% increase.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 28, 2023 | 5:12 am

The Bank of Japan's policy board is divided on when to start tightening monetary policy, according to Nikkei Asia. The split is due to differing views on the economic recovery and inflation risks. Some members see the need for a cautious approach due to uncertainties, while others believe the BOJ should signal a shift away from its ultra-loose policy to prevent market confusion and ensure policy sustainability.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 27, 2023 | 6:26 pm

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