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Franklin FTSE Japan ETF

FLJP

Market cap $4.16B

41.55 USD

-0.35

0.84%

At close Updated Sep 14, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.84%

5 days

-0.67%

1 month

-0.53%

3 months

3.28%

6 months

14.15%

Year to date

19.64%

1 year

18.34%

5 years

28.92%

10 years

59.87%

News

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 31.7%

Neutral 36.7%

Negative 31.7%

KOSPI vs Nikkei: Asia's AI trade fractures ahead of Fed and BOJ decisions

Asian stocks diverged on Tuesday as South Korea's KOSPI struggled to shake off pressure on semiconductor shares while Japan's Nikkei 225 recovered, leaving the region's two most AI-sensitive markets moving in opposite directions ahead of key US and Japanese rate decisions. The KOSPI fell as much as 0.76% in early Seoul trading before paring most of the decline, extending a difficult stretch after Monday's sharp technology sell-off.

$KOSPI vs Nikkei: Asia's AI trade fractures ahead of Fed and BOJ decisions$

FLJP: I Still Like Japanese Equities To Wrap Up 2026

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) remains a 'buy' due to strong Japanese equity performance and favorable macro conditions. Japanese wage growth outpacing inflation and significant consumer sector exposure position FLJP for continued outperformance versus US peers. Japan's lower borrowing costs and a weakening USD enhance FLJP's relative appeal compared to Western markets.

FLJP: I Still Like Japanese Equities To Wrap Up 2026

Oil nears $110, yields near 5%: can KOSPI and Nikkei avoid a deeper rout?

South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei 225 led a broad Asian selloff on Friday as oil surged above $108 a barrel and US bond yields moved dangerously close to 5%, reviving concerns that inflation could force central banks to tighten further. The KOSPI dropped more than 2.5%, extending Thursday's weakness, while the Nikkei 225 tumbled about 2.8%.

Oil nears $110, yields near 5%: can KOSPI and Nikkei avoid a deeper rout?

Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later

The last time Japan's central bank lifted its main policy rate half a percentage point, prices were so hot the land the Imperial Palace sat on was said to be worth more than the combined real estate of California.

Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later

Bloomberg Markets and Finance

BOJ Is Said to Be Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Hike

The Bank of Japan is leaning toward raising its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point this month in response to upward price risks, while leaving open the possibility of accelerating the pace of hikes thereafter, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg's Skylar Montgomery Koning has more.

BOJ Is Said to Be Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Hike

Nikkei 225 Index analysis as Japan bond yields surge, Softbank stock plunges

The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong downward spiral, reaching its lowest level since August 5 this year, and 11.80% from its highest point this year. This retreat happened as the US-Iran tensions and Japan's bond yields continued the bull run.

Nikkei 225 Index analysis as Japan bond yields surge, Softbank stock plunges

Yen Intervention Could Bring Growth With Japan Opportunities ETF

The recent coordinated effort by U.S. and Japanese monetary authorities to prop up the sagging yen understandably rattled global markets. While critics claim that the positive effects of the US/Japan “salvation” effort were short-lived, Japanese equities aren't worse for wear.

Yen Intervention Could Bring Growth With Japan Opportunities ETF

BOJ Deputy Gov. Himino Vows Inflation Vigilance as Rate-Hike Bets Mount

The overnight index swaps market is pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a rate increase at the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting.

BOJ Deputy Gov. Himino Vows Inflation Vigilance as Rate-Hike Bets Mount

Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it's time to buy the dip, says strategist.

A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks.

Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it's time to buy the dip, says strategist.

Nikkei Falls 0.4%, Dragged by Chip-Related Stocks

Japanese stocks declined, with chip stocks leading falls.

Nikkei Falls 0.4%, Dragged by Chip-Related Stocks

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