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iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF

HEWJ

Market cap $768M

64.26 USD

+1.14

1.81%

At close Updated Sep 11, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

64.26

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0%

1 day

1.81%

5 days

-0.39%

1 month

-1.29%

3 months

3.36%

6 months

12.66%

Year to date

21.02%

1 year

29.5%

5 years

53.95%

10 years

160.58%

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 36%

Neutral 34%

Negative 30%

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?

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

A New Growth Plane For Japanese Equities

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.

A New Growth Plane For Japanese Equities

CIO Weekly: Japan - Intervention Adds To Policy Pressure

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.

CIO Weekly: Japan - Intervention Adds To Policy Pressure

Nikkei 225 Index bullish flag forms as SoftBank, Kioxia, Nintendo stocks jump

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped sharply this week, reaching its highest level since July 6, and 15% above its lowest level this month. This rebound was driven by the ongoing technology stock gains as investors bought the recent dip.

Nikkei 225 Index bullish flag forms as SoftBank, Kioxia, Nintendo stocks jump

The Motley Fool

Despite the Weakening Yen, Japan's Stock Market Is Outperforming. Here's How to Invest.

A weakening yen has helped to boost the country's exports. Japan's dependence on foreign oil remains a risk, however.

Despite the Weakening Yen, Japan's Stock Market Is Outperforming. Here's How to Invest.

A Two Way Yen: No Carry Crash For The US Markets, And HEWJ Over EWJ

US-Japan intervention caps yen disorder rather than its level, so the carry trade stays funded and US markets face episodic risk-off air-pockets, not a structural unwind. The rate differential of ~2.5 points is intact, keeping the funding tailwind alive but fading, while rising yen volatility and intervention timing lift risk premia without becoming a systematic threat.

A Two Way Yen: No Carry Crash For The US Markets, And HEWJ Over EWJ

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