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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

September 20, 2024 | 5:04 am

Japan's National Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August increased by 0.5% compared to the previous month's 0.2%. This indicates a rise in inflation, which could impact Japanese equities and related ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 20, 2024 | 5:03 am

Japan's National Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August matched expectations at 2.8%, slightly up from the previous 2.7%. This stability in inflation data may influence Japanese market-related ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 20, 2024 | 5:02 am

The White House has stated that the review process for Japan's Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel is ongoing, with no known delays or extensions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 7:41 pm

Japan's trade balance for August was reported at -695.3 billion yen, better than the estimated -1,380.0 billion yen and the prior -628.7 billion yen.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 4:54 am

Japan's exports for August grew by 5.6% year-over-year, falling short of the estimated 10.0% and the previous month's 10.2%. This slowdown in export growth could impact ETFs with significant exposure to Japanese markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 4:53 am

Japan's trade balance was reported at -0.60 trillion yen, better than the estimated -0.96 trillion yen and the revised prior figure of -0.68 trillion yen. This improvement in trade balance could positively impact Japanese-focused ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2024 | 4:53 am

The Japan Tertiary Industry Activity Index for July showed a significant increase of 1.4%, surpassing the estimated 0.8% and recovering from a previous decline of -1.3%. This indicates a positive trend in Japan's service sector, which could impact ETFs focused on Japanese markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 17, 2024 | 4:33 am

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $4.1 billion sale of KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and equipment to Japan, as announced by the Pentagon.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 7:09 pm

Japan's PM hopeful Takaichi stated that it is not the right time for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates. This suggests a continuation of the current monetary policy, which may impact Japanese equities and related ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 4:17 pm

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