WisdomTree Trust WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund

OPPJ

Market cap $219M

Nikkei 225 hits 59,000 as BOJ dovish bets and a tech surge ignite Japan stocks - here's why ETFs like EWJ are in focus now.

The WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ) made its debut on 06/28/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a resounding victory in recent snap elections, prompting a surge by both the yen and Japanese equities.

Japan's Nikkei 225 hits a record as Sanae Takaichi's election win fuels stimulus hopes, lifting investor appetite for Japanese ETFs like EWJ.

Only a few weeks into 2026, there are already plenty of macroeconomic factors for advisors and investors to keep a close eye on.  Both domestic and geopolitical headlines from the federal government can cause one's portfolio to shift, be it in a positive or negative direction.

WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ) offers diversified exposure to Japanese equities, blending large- and small-cap stocks. OPPJ trades at attractive valuations—13.7x earnings and 1.38x book—compared to the MSCI Japan Index's 17.8x earnings and 1.8x book. The ETF has delivered stable performance, averaging 13% annual returns since inception and closely tracking its benchmark.

Nikkei 225 struggles below 50,000 as upside momentum fades. Daily RSI drifts into neutral territory, signaling consolidation.

The Nikkei 225 falls to 49,303 as rate-hike odds for December 19 approach 80%. Electronics, pharma, and industrials lead declines as liquidity expectations tighten.

Nikkei closes at 51,063, extending gains for a second session. Manufacturing confidence hits a four-year high as exports strengthen.

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