First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund

FJP

Capitalización de mercado USD 261 M

Making its debut on 04/18/2011, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Japan AlphaDEX ETF (FJP) provides investors broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.

Japanese equities have undergone one of the most significant re-ratings in the developed world - but the story is evolving. The early phase was about leaner balance sheets and better capital management.

The rare, coordinated intervention by the U.S. and Japan last month to strengthen the yen caught markets by surprise, but it's important to separate currency mechanics from the investment case on the country. Interventions of this magnitude draw attention because the stakes extend beyond exchange rates.

Making its debut on 04/18/2011, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Japan AlphaDEX ETF (FJP) provides investors broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.

Japan's recovery from the “lost decades” of deflation and meager growth has been an on-again, off-again phenomenon. We believe that Japan should reach the “cruising altitude” phase this year and beyond, with a revised code to push companies to make better use of their cash and other assets in helping drive long-term growth.

Japan's stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP and export surge are boosting the case for selective Japan ETF investing.

Launched on 04/18/2011, the First Trust Japan AlphaDEX ETF (FJP) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.

I am bullish on Japanese equities, emphasizing that Japan's high debt/GDP is offset by a robust asset base and pension fund scale. Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund and BOJ asset accumulation provide significant competitive advantages and underpin market resilience.

Launched on 04/18/2011, the First Trust Japan AlphaDEX ETF (FJP) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.

The ETF FJP hits a new 52-week high as Japan's equity rally accelerates on pro-growth policy optimism and strong momentum signals.