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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 White House has indicated a delay in the decision regarding the takeover of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel. This delay is due to political considerations ahead of the upcoming election. The decision could impact the steel industry and related stocks.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 3:25 pm

Japan's industrial production for July increased by 3.1%, surpassing the estimated 2.8% and recovering from a prior decline of 4.2%. This positive data may impact ETFs focused on Japanese markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 13, 2024 | 4:46 am

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has decided to pause its talks on acquiring a stake in HDB Financial Services, a nonbank financial company under India's HDFC Bank, due to a failure to agree on deal terms. MUFG had proposed an investment of $1.4 billion to $2.1 billion for a 20% stake.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 12, 2024 | 5:09 pm

The proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel is likely to be blocked by the U.S. government due to national security concerns. This decision is supported by both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 12, 2024 | 3:29 pm

President Biden will host a Quad Summit with leaders from Australia, India, and Japan in Delaware this September, as announced by the White House.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 12, 2024 | 2:32 pm

Japan's BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions for Q3 reported a significant improvement at 4.5, compared to the estimated -2.5 and the prior -1.0. This positive data may impact ETFs with exposure to Japanese markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 12, 2024 | 5:05 am

Nippon Steel's executive, Takahiro Mori, is set to meet U.S. officials in Washington to discuss a steel buyout offer. The discussions will involve the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 11, 2024 | 12:17 pm

Japan's GDP Price Index for Q2 was reported at 3.1% year-over-year, slightly above the estimated 3.0% but below the prior 3.4%. This data may influence ETFs focused on Japanese markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:27 am

Japan's GDP growth for Q2 was reported at 2.9% year-over-year, slightly below the estimated 3.1%, but an improvement from the revised prior figure of -2.4%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:27 am

Japan's GDP for Q2 grew by 0.7%, slightly below the estimated 0.8%, but an improvement from the revised prior figure of -0.6%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:26 am

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