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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 au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for September was reported at 53.8, slightly above the estimated 53.3, but below the prior figure of 54.3.

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October 04, 2023 | 4:23 am

Advertising giant WPP plans to increase its staff in Japan by 40% as it aims to transform the country into a hub for brand strategy. The move is part of WPP's broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Asia.

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October 03, 2023 | 6:25 pm

The yield on Japan's 10-year government bond (JGB) auction rose to 0.768% from the previous 0.657%.

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October 03, 2023 | 4:55 am

The Japan Tankan Large Non-Manufacturers Index for Q3 has come in at 27, beating the estimate of 24 and the prior figure of 23.

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October 02, 2023 | 4:56 am

The Tankan Large Manufacturers Index in Japan for Q3 has come in at 9, beating the estimate of 6 and the prior figure of 5. This indicates a more positive outlook among large manufacturers in Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 02, 2023 | 4:56 am

The Japan Tankan Big Manufacturing Outlook Index for Q3 has come out at 10, beating the estimate of 5 and the prior figure of 9. This indicates a more positive outlook for large manufacturers in Japan than expected.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 02, 2023 | 4:55 am

Japan's Tankan All Big Industry CAPEX for Q3 has been reported at 13.6%, matching the estimated figure and showing a slight increase from the previous quarter's 13.4%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 02, 2023 | 4:54 am

Japan's preliminary industrial production for August remained flat at 0.0%, compared to an estimated -0.8% and a prior figure of -1.8%.

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September 29, 2023 | 4:17 am

Japan's Tokyo Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) for September was reported at 2.5%, lower than the estimated 2.6% and the prior 2.8%.

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September 29, 2023 | 4:17 am

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and its joint venture partner ORIX Corporation have signed an agreement with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City to develop the Osaka IR Project, a first-of-its-kind integrated resort in Osaka, Japan. The project aims to contribute to the sustainable growth and development of tourism and the economy of Osaka and the Kansai region.

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September 28, 2023 | 1:02 pm

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