iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
U.S.-Japan Yen Move Puts These ETF Areas in Focus
A rare U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen could reshape the performances of Treasury, Japan and financial ETFs.

Own Japan's Rally Without the Yen Risk: This Hedged Fund Beat EWJ by 6 Points
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) is the default way for American investors to gain exposure to Japan.

Japan Finance Minister Urges $1.81 Trillion Pension Giant to Invest Domestically, Could Deliver a “Big Boost” to the Yen
Japan's Finance Minister just urged the world's largest pension fund to redirect its money, and even a small shift in its carefully balanced portfolio could send shockwaves through currency and bond markets that investors are only beginning to price in.
Two of the best trades for the year are in Japan: Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, global co-head and co-CIO of multi-asset solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses why she is excited about the investment opportunities in Japan and says it's important to be selective as the broader momentum in the market fades.
The Zacks Analyst Blog EWJ,BBJP and DXJ
Japan ETFs are gaining attention as strong GDP, controlled inflation and a tech rally lift the Nikkei above 62,000.
EWJ: The Land Of The Rising Sun Is Set For Continued Growth
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) offers diversified exposure to Japan's global industrial and consumer brands, ideal for long-term, set-and-forget portfolios. EWJ stands out versus peers due to its liquidity, balanced sector allocation, and proven long-term returns, despite a higher expense ratio. Market overreaction to Middle East energy risks has created a buying opportunity, with a 2026 price target of $103.93, implying 14.7% upside.
Wealth Manager Takes New $55.6 Million Position in ETF, According to Latest SEC Filing
This ETF provides dynamic international equity exposure through active country rotation and BlackRock's global investment expertise.
Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Has $8.64 Million Holdings in iShares MSCI Japan ETF $EWJ
Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its stake in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) by 19.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 107,038 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 17,730 shares during
31,149 Shares in iShares MSCI Japan ETF $EWJ Purchased by Ascent Group LLC
Ascent Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 31,149 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $2,515,000.
EWJ: Why Japan Is At Risk From Surging LNG And Oil Prices
Japan's equity market, represented by EWJ, faces headwinds from energy shocks, a weak yen, and limited fiscal space despite recent investor enthusiasm. EWJ's sector exposure is vulnerable, with heavy weights in industrials and financials, while more resilient sectors have minimal representation. Valuation for EWJ at ~19x P/E is not excessive versus global peers but is above its own 10-year average and reflects sector mix differences.
Iran War Puts Pressure on Japan's Economy. Takaichi Is In a Bind.
Japan's prime minister in a tough spot going into her meeting with President Donald Trump, Desmond Lachman writes in a guest commentary.
EWJ: Buying An Oversold Japan
I view the iShares MSCI Japan ETF as a buy after its recent 8% drop, driven by fears of Middle Eastern oil disruptions. Japan's strategic oil reserves, among the largest in the developed world, provide a critical buffer for several months against supply shocks. Short-term pain in gasoline and petrochemical prices is likely, but I expect a rapid rebound in EWJ once oil flows resume.
Japan’s Best ETF Trade of 2026 Is Down 9% in a Month and Oil Is Just Getting Started
Providing investors with access to the Japanese stock market in a single trade, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) was one of the best-performing developed-market funds through early 2026, riding political optimism traders dubbed the "Takaichi trade." That run has hit a wall. EWJ is down 9% over the past month, even as it holds... Japan's Best ETF Trade of 2026 Is Down 9% in a Month and Oil Is Just Getting Started.
iShares MSCI Japan ETF $EWJ Holdings Raised by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. lifted its position in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) by 55.6% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 69,151 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 24,720 shares during the
iShares MSCI Japan ETF Captures a Once-in-a-Generation Shift in Japanese Stocks
For most of the past three decades, Japan was the cautionary tale of developed market investing: a bubble economy that never fully recovered, a central bank that couldn't normalize rates, and corporations that hoarded cash instead of rewarding shareholders. That story has changed materially, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) is the most direct way... iShares MSCI Japan ETF Captures a Once-in-a-Generation Shift in Japanese Stocks.
Blair William & Co. IL Purchases 21,124 Shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF $EWJ
Blair William and Co. IL boosted its position in iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) by 66.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 52,686 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 21,124 shares during the
Japan, Emerging Markets ETFs Attract Fresh Inflows Amid Trump's Tariff Surprise
Japan ETF inflows climb while Emerging Markets gain traction as Trump tariff headlines reshape global investment flows.
JGBs Rise, Aided by Slowing Inflation in Japan
JGBs rose in price terms in the morning Tokyo session, aided by government data released earlier showing slowing inflation in Japan.
Japan inflation falls below BOJ's 2% target for first time since March 2022
The 1.5% figure ended a run of 45 straight months that the inflation rate has been above the Bank of Japan's 2% target. Government tax relief and fading food costs were expected to push CPI below 2% in 2026.
Japan Inflation Cools, Giving BOJ More Room to Operate
Consumer inflation, excluding volatile fresh food prices, climbed 2.0% in January from a year earlier, compared with December's 2.4% rise.
