Own Japan's Rally Without the Yen Risk: This Hedged Fund Beat EWJ by 6 Points
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) is the default way for American investors to gain exposure to Japan.
The Zacks Analyst Blog EWJ,BBJP and DXJ
Japan ETFs are gaining attention as strong GDP, controlled inflation and a tech rally lift the Nikkei above 62,000.
EWJ: The Land Of The Rising Sun Is Set For Continued Growth
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) offers diversified exposure to Japan's global industrial and consumer brands, ideal for long-term, set-and-forget portfolios. EWJ stands out versus peers due to its liquidity, balanced sector allocation, and proven long-term returns, despite a higher expense ratio. Market overreaction to Middle East energy risks has created a buying opportunity, with a 2026 price target of $103.93, implying 14.7% upside.
EWJ: Why Japan Is At Risk From Surging LNG And Oil Prices
Japan's equity market, represented by EWJ, faces headwinds from energy shocks, a weak yen, and limited fiscal space despite recent investor enthusiasm. EWJ's sector exposure is vulnerable, with heavy weights in industrials and financials, while more resilient sectors have minimal representation. Valuation for EWJ at ~19x P/E is not excessive versus global peers but is above its own 10-year average and reflects sector mix differences.
Japan ETFs Soar on "Takaichi Trade": Top-Performers in Focus
Japan ETFs rally as "Takaichi Trade" lifts Nikkei to record highs. Stimulus hopes, reform optimism and growth bets drive strong gains across funds.
This MSCI Japan ETF Has Had a Sneaky Good Run, Soaring 23% While Everyone Slept on It
While U.S. investors piled into domestic equities throughout 2025, Japan quietly delivered one of the year's strongest performances.
Japan's Economy Shrinks at Faster Pace Than Initially Estimated
Real gross domestic product shrank 2.3% on an annualized basis in the third quarter, compared with preliminary estimates of a 1.8% fall.
EU, Japan express confidence in capped US tariffs on drugs
The European Union and Japan expressed confidence on Friday that they had secured limits on U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals, which President Donald Trump said he would impose next week at a rate of 100%.
Japan ETFs Rising: Here's Why
Nikkei 225's rally, fueled by U.S. rate cut hopes, trade truces, and Japan's pro-investment policies, is boosting demand for Japan-focused ETFs like EWJ and JPXN.
US-Japan trade deal guarantees lowest tariff rates for chips, pharma, Japanese official says
Japan's leading trade negotiator said on Tuesday that the trade deal Tokyo agreed with the United States last week guarantees Japan will always receive the lowest tariff rate on chips and pharmaceuticals of all the pacts negotiated by Washington.
Japan says $550 billion package in trade deal could finance Taiwanese chipmaker in US
Japan's $550 billion investment package agreed in this week's U.S. tariff deal could help finance a Taiwanese firm building semiconductor plants in the U.S., Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Saturday.
Stocks rise to more records after U.S. strikes trade deal with Japan
U.S. stocks are rising toward more records on Wednesday following a trade deal between the world's No. 1 and No. 4 economies, one that would lower proposed tariffs on Japanese imports coming to the United States.
