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iShares MSCI Japan ETF

EWJ

Attention (50-day avg)0.03%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#262

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)69%

Price to earnings ratio19.5

Net assets20B

Expense ratio0%

Social

What share of all ETF conversation is about EWJ?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0.01% +0.01	0.07% -0.03	0.04% +0.02	0.01% +0.01

Apr 28

Japan's real GDP growth forecast for 2026 has been revised down to 0.5% from 1.0% by the Bank of Japan.
The Bank of Japan maintains its main scenario but notes a decreased likelihood of realizing its forecasts, with Governor Ueda indicating no significant upward pressure in consumer prices by June.
The Bank of Japan has cut its policy rate to 0.75% and lifted its core inflation outlook to 2.8%, supporting higher JGB yields and limiting yen weakness.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about EWJ that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	50% +16.67	44.44% -22.46	63.28% +38.68
Bearish	—	50% -16.67	55.56% +22.46	36.72% -38.68

Bullish· Oct 6

The Japanese Nikkei index has been surging, with a 5% gain, driven by the election of a new prime minister who is expected to implement economic and fiscal stimulus.
The Nikkei's strong performance has led to a significant increase in the value of the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ), with some posts suggesting it could continue to rise.
The Japanese government's decision to pursue growth-oriented policies, similar to those of the Trump administration, is expected to benefit the economy and drive further gains in the Nikkei and $EWJ.

Bearish· Mar 10

The spiking yield on Japan 10-40 year bonds is causing a mild panic, potentially leading to a sell-off of US equity and an appreciating yen.
The high Japan national debt level is a concern, which may exacerbate any potential sell-off of the iShares MSCI Japan ETF.
A 25% tariff on Japan announced by Trump could trigger a panic and lead to a further decline in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF.

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Topics

Of the messages about EWJ that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Macro	—	45.45%	60%	49.11%
Technical Analysis	—	54.55%	40%	50.89%

Macro· Sep 21

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may be closer to ending negative interest rates, which could positively impact the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ).
The BOJ's decision to hold fire on negative rates has led to a rally in the Japanese Topix index and banks, while the yen has tumbled.
The BOJ's attempt to control the yield curve is seen as a sign of desperation, potentially leading to insolvency, with implications for the Nikkei index and the $EWJ.

Technical Analysis· Aug 5

The iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ) has been holding off the lows, with potential support from a 0.618 level.
The Nikkei 225 has experienced its largest 2-day drop in history, with a 5% year-to-date decline, and the Japanese yen has appreciated 7.6% against the US dollar over the past week.
The Nikkei has shown a large ROC (Rate of Change) move, with a 14% decline in just 2 days, and its 20 worst 16-day sell-offs have been during the Lehman bankruptcy or COVID, with only one other instance in 1990.

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Community

Of the messages about EWJ, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	100%	2.32%	12.24%	15.02%
Newcomers	0%	97.68%	87.76%	84.98%

Regulars· Feb 22

The Nikkei 225 index has reached a new record high, surpassing its previous record closing level set in 1989.
Japanese stocks, represented by the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ), have now surpassed their 1989 highs, with the Nikkei 225 performing well compared to the S&P 500.
The Japanese stock market has achieved a milestone, passing the record closing level set over 34 years ago, with the Nikkei 225 outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date and comparable to the Nasdaq 100.

Newcomers· Mar 3

Newcomers are wondering why the $EWJ is down 6% and what its connection is to the Iran situation.
The current market situation is causing concerns, with Japan and Korea markets "puking" due to energy disruptions and the shipping constraints at the Gulf of Oman/Hormuz.
The Nikkei 225 is at an all-time high, but the MA200W is overextended, which historically has preceded a bear market, and some are considering buying the $EWJ dip despite this.

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News

Japan Outpaces S&P 500 By 81%—Yen Drops After BOJ Hike, Raising Spillover Risks For The US

11d agoBenzinga

Japan leads global equity risk premium as U.S. stocks offer the lowest among major markets (EWJ:NYSEARCA)

1mo agoSeeking Alpha

Over 80% of country ETFs are above 50-day MAs as the global rally broadens

1mo agoSeeking Alpha

Japan Is Cashing In on the AI Boom Too

EWJ is up 18.5% this year, outperforming both the U.S. and international stocks broadly.

1mo agoETF.com

BoJ holds policy rate at 1.0% peak, tweaks economic growth,price outlo

2mo agoSeeking Alpha

EWJV: A Good Mix Of Headwinds And Tailwinds Prevents A Strong Directional Bet

2mo agoSeeking Alpha

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#	Name	Attention
1	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity FundDXJ	0%new
2	Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen TrustFXY	0.01%new
3	iShares MSCI Germany ETFEWG	0%0
4	iShares MSCI Australia ETFEWA	0%0
5	iShares MSCI France ETFEWQ	0%0
6	iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETFEWU	0%0
7	Vanguard FTSE Europe ETFVGK	0%0
8	iShares MSCI Switzerland ETFEWL	0%0
9	iShares MSCI Eurozone ETFEZU	0%new
10	iShares China Large-Cap ETFFXI	0.01%-0.02

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

iShares MSCI Japan ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Japanese equity market. The fund seeks to track the performance of the MSCI Japan Index, which is composed of large- and mid-cap companies listed in Japan across a wide range of sectors, including industrials, consumer discretionary, technology, financials, and healthcare. By holding a diversified portfolio of Japanese equities, iShares MSCI Japan ETF is designed to reflect the overall structure and performance of Japan’s developed stock market. The ETF follows an index-tracking approach, investing directly in the underlying Japanese stocks in proportions that mirror the index. It is used by market participants to gain targeted country exposure, support tactical asset allocation, or serve as a building block within globally diversified equity portfolios. Managed by BlackRock’s iShares platform, the fund is part of a large family of index-based products covering major global markets.

Location

United States

Social

What share of all ETF conversation is about EWJ?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0.01% +0.01	0.07% -0.03	0.04% +0.02	0.01% +0.01

Apr 28

Japan's real GDP growth forecast for 2026 has been revised down to 0.5% from 1.0% by the Bank of Japan.
The Bank of Japan maintains its main scenario but notes a decreased likelihood of realizing its forecasts, with Governor Ueda indicating no significant upward pressure in consumer prices by June.
The Bank of Japan has cut its policy rate to 0.75% and lifted its core inflation outlook to 2.8%, supporting higher JGB yields and limiting yen weakness.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about EWJ that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	50% +16.67	44.44% -22.46	63.28% +38.68
Bearish	—	50% -16.67	55.56% +22.46	36.72% -38.68

Bullish· Oct 6

The Japanese Nikkei index has been surging, with a 5% gain, driven by the election of a new prime minister who is expected to implement economic and fiscal stimulus.
The Nikkei's strong performance has led to a significant increase in the value of the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ), with some posts suggesting it could continue to rise.
The Japanese government's decision to pursue growth-oriented policies, similar to those of the Trump administration, is expected to benefit the economy and drive further gains in the Nikkei and $EWJ.

Bearish· Mar 10

The spiking yield on Japan 10-40 year bonds is causing a mild panic, potentially leading to a sell-off of US equity and an appreciating yen.
The high Japan national debt level is a concern, which may exacerbate any potential sell-off of the iShares MSCI Japan ETF.
A 25% tariff on Japan announced by Trump could trigger a panic and lead to a further decline in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about EWJ that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Macro	—	45.45%	60%	49.11%
Technical Analysis	—	54.55%	40%	50.89%

Macro· Sep 21

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may be closer to ending negative interest rates, which could positively impact the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ).
The BOJ's decision to hold fire on negative rates has led to a rally in the Japanese Topix index and banks, while the yen has tumbled.
The BOJ's attempt to control the yield curve is seen as a sign of desperation, potentially leading to insolvency, with implications for the Nikkei index and the $EWJ.

Technical Analysis· Aug 5

The iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ) has been holding off the lows, with potential support from a 0.618 level.
The Nikkei 225 has experienced its largest 2-day drop in history, with a 5% year-to-date decline, and the Japanese yen has appreciated 7.6% against the US dollar over the past week.
The Nikkei has shown a large ROC (Rate of Change) move, with a 14% decline in just 2 days, and its 20 worst 16-day sell-offs have been during the Lehman bankruptcy or COVID, with only one other instance in 1990.

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Community

Of the messages about EWJ, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	100%	2.32%	12.24%	15.02%
Newcomers	0%	97.68%	87.76%	84.98%

Regulars· Feb 22

The Nikkei 225 index has reached a new record high, surpassing its previous record closing level set in 1989.
Japanese stocks, represented by the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ($EWJ), have now surpassed their 1989 highs, with the Nikkei 225 performing well compared to the S&P 500.
The Japanese stock market has achieved a milestone, passing the record closing level set over 34 years ago, with the Nikkei 225 outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date and comparable to the Nasdaq 100.

Newcomers· Mar 3

Newcomers are wondering why the $EWJ is down 6% and what its connection is to the Iran situation.
The current market situation is causing concerns, with Japan and Korea markets "puking" due to energy disruptions and the shipping constraints at the Gulf of Oman/Hormuz.
The Nikkei 225 is at an all-time high, but the MA200W is overextended, which historically has preceded a bear market, and some are considering buying the $EWJ dip despite this.

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iShares MSCI Japan ETF

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Apr 28

Bullish· Oct 6

Bearish· Mar 10

Macro· Sep 21

Technical Analysis· Aug 5

Regulars· Feb 22

Newcomers· Mar 3

Japan Outpaces S&P 500 By 81%—Yen Drops After BOJ Hike, Raising Spillover Risks For The US

Japan leads global equity risk premium as U.S. stocks offer the lowest among major markets (EWJ:NYSEARCA)

Over 80% of country ETFs are above 50-day MAs as the global rally broadens

Japan Is Cashing In on the AI Boom Too

BoJ holds policy rate at 1.0% peak, tweaks economic growth,price outlo

EWJV: A Good Mix Of Headwinds And Tailwinds Prevents A Strong Directional Bet

Also Discussed

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

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Japan Outpaces S&P 500 By 81%—Yen Drops After BOJ Hike, Raising Spillover Risks For The US

Japan leads global equity risk premium as U.S. stocks offer the lowest among major markets (EWJ:NYSEARCA)

Over 80% of country ETFs are above 50-day MAs as the global rally broadens

Japan Is Cashing In on the AI Boom Too

BoJ holds policy rate at 1.0% peak, tweaks economic growth,price outlo

EWJV: A Good Mix Of Headwinds And Tailwinds Prevents A Strong Directional Bet

Also Discussed

Social

Apr 28

Bullish· Oct 6

Bearish· Mar 10

Macro· Sep 21

Technical Analysis· Aug 5

Regulars· Feb 22

Newcomers· Mar 3