iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ
Market cap $14B

70.35 USD

+1.09

1.57%

At close Mar 14, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

70.70

+0.35

0.50%

1 day

1.57%

5 days

1.69%

1 month

1.41%

3 months

1.69%

6 months

-0.27%

Year to date

4.98%

1 year

1.87%

5 years

62.77%

10 years

40.36%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,372 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

46% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $328M | Put options by funds: $224M

11% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 79 | Existing positions closed: 71

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 596 [Q3] → 592 (-4) [Q4]

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 195 | Existing positions reduced: 205

12% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 26 [Q3] → 23 (-3) [Q4]

21.24% less ownership

Funds ownership: 94.99% [Q3] → 73.76% (-21.24%) [Q4]

30% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $14.1B [Q3] → $9.79B (-$4.28B) [Q4]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EWJ.

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Financial journalist opinion

CNBC International TV

'Conditions are right' for a broadening of Japan market rally, says Eastspring's Nayar

Vis Nayar, CIO of Eastspring Investments says a broadening of the Japanese market rally away from the large-cap names is a "great opportunity" for investors, and while concerns about the strong U.S. dollar remains for Japanese companies,

'Conditions are right' for a broadening of Japan market rally, says Eastspring's Nayar

Asian stocks bleed after Trump's tariffs: Nikkei down 2%, Kospi crashes 3%

Asian stock markets are trading lower on Monday, following negative cues from Wall Street on Friday. Investor sentiment has been impacted by concerns over higher inflation after the US imposed new tariffs over the weekend.

Asian stocks bleed after Trump's tariffs: Nikkei down 2%, Kospi crashes 3%

Japan In The Spotlight; Blockchain In AI's Shadow

As the global private equity industry took tentative steps toward recovery in 2024, Japan raced ahead. The value of private equity investment in Japan jumped nearly 41% over the prior-year total in 2024, far outpacing the 25% year-over-year gain in global private equity deal value, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.

Japan In The Spotlight; Blockchain In AI's Shadow

Japan chip stocks extend losses as DeepSeek worries fuel Wall Street tech rout

DeepSeek released a free, open-source large language model in late December, claiming it was created in only two months with a budget of under $6 million. "DeepSeek is a risk to the U.S. exceptionalism narrative, further questioning the 'Magnificent 7' dominance," Citi analysts wrote in a note.

Japan chip stocks extend losses as DeepSeek worries fuel Wall Street tech rout

Keep Bank of Japan on Radar & Volatility's "Carrot and Stick"

@CharlesSchwab's Jeffrey Kleintop says the Bank of Japan's rate hike is all but locked in. he says it's important for U.S. investors to keep an eye on the markets Friday and brace for volatility following August's Yen carry trade.

Keep Bank of Japan on Radar & Volatility's "Carrot and Stick"

EWJ: Good Valuation And Long-Term Outlook With Significant Short-Term Risks In Mind

Japan presents significant opportunities amid normalization and corporate reforms in the long-run. Short term risks are significant considering issues such as the weak Yen with appreciation pressure and shaky politics. Equities are relatively cheap compared with global peers but with good reasons.

EWJ: Good Valuation And Long-Term Outlook With Significant Short-Term Risks In Mind

Japanese Stocks Are in the Spotlight Again. Hopes Are High for 2025.

Investors' enthusiasm in early 2024 turned out to be misplaced, but corporate shake-ups, hints of inflation, and even trade issues could help the market now.

Japanese Stocks Are in the Spotlight Again. Hopes Are High for 2025.

EWJ: Why Now Is The Time To Buy The Dip On Low-P/E Japan

Japan's market transformation towards shareholder-friendly initiatives and low earnings multiples make EWJ's current consolidation a buying opportunity, despite recent underperformance. EWJ offers diversified exposure to large and mid-cap Japanese equities, with a low 14.7 P/E ratio and a PEG ratio under 1.5. Technical analysis shows EWJ at trendline support with potential for bullish momentum, despite a bearish death cross and flat 200-day moving average.

EWJ: Why Now Is The Time To Buy The Dip On Low-P/E Japan

CNBC International TV

Bank of Japan could hike rates as early as next week: Capital Economics

Marcel Thieliant, Asia-Pacific head at Capital Economics, says a rare interview by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda saying that a rate hike is "approaching" should be taken as a strong signal that there there will be a rate hike soon.

Bank of Japan could hike rates as early as next week: Capital Economics

The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks

The election victory has fueled a strong rally in US equities, but Trump's comeback is seen as a new risk factor elsewhere as Washington prepares to pivot to new edition of an “America First” policy. The latest surge in US shares has widened the lead for SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year to date.

The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks

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