iShares MSCI Japan ETF
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
26% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 86 | Existing positions closed: 68
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $9.86B [Q4 2024] → $10.4B (+$528M) [Q1 2025]
2.3% more ownership
Funds ownership: 74.26% [Q4 2024] → 76.56% (+2.3%) [Q1 2025]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 603 [Q4 2024] → 609 (+6) [Q1 2025]
9% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 23 [Q4 2024] → 21 (-2) [Q1 2025]
25% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 159 | Existing positions reduced: 213
42% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $122M | Put options by funds: $208M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EWJ.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 27 articles about EWJ published over the past 30 days
Positive
Barrons
13 hours ago
Japanese Stocks Need This to Break Out
The Nikkei 225 is on a larger uptrend, but secure trade deals will ensure investors are upbeat about the import-focused Japanese economy.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices
Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.
Neutral
WSJ
1 week ago
Bank of Japan Likely on Hold Though U.S. Trade Deal Cuts Uncertainty
Japan's central bank policymakers are expected to keep rates on hold this week, despite the trade deal with the U.S. relieving some uncertainty over tariffs and strengthening the case for tighter policy.
Positive
Invezz
1 week ago
Japan's $550B investment could back Taiwan chip plants in US, says trade official
Japan's chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, stated on Saturday that the $550 billion investment package recently announced in Japan under a tariff deal with the United States could be utilised to help finance semiconductor plants in the US built by Taiwanese companies.
Positive
Reuters
1 week ago
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.
Neutral
Reuters
1 week ago
Japan says profits from US investments in trade deal to be shared according to contributions
Japan's government said on Friday that profits from a $550 billion investment package agreed in this week's tariff deal with the U.S. would be split between Japan and the U.S. according to the degree of contributions by each side.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Japan Trade Deal Boosts Return Premium For Foreign Stocks
Global equities ex-US were already leading US stocks in 2025 by a wide margin ahead of the trade deal announced this week between the US and Japan. Vanguard International Stock ETF rose sharply yesterday, and is now up 21.8% year to date.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Howard Lutnick on Japan trade deal structure: 'We give them the project & they pay for the project'
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss a potential trade deal with the European Union, how the White House is approaching trade with Japan, and much more.
Positive
Fast Company
1 week ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
EWJ: Get The YEN
I rate EWJ a Buy, driven by Japan's recovering economy, attractive valuation, and potential Yen appreciation. The main investment thesis is the highly devalued Yen, which I expect to appreciate as the BOJ tightens policy and the USD weakens. Consensus data shows EWJ offers 8% upside plus a 2% dividend, with accelerating EPS growth forecast through 2027.
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