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This summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.

The experts believe that iShares Japan ETF (EWJ-N) is a top pick due to its compelling valuations on Japanese industrials and financials. They also highlight the strong performance of the Japanese market, the underappreciated nature of the market, and the potential for diversification. Additionally, they emphasize the buying activity of Warren Buffett in Japanese equities and the stability of the yen in recent times.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Undervalued
PAST TOP PICK
iShares Japan ETF
(A Top Pick Jan 29/24, Up 5%)

Currency has been the headwind here. Will do well over the cycle. Buffett's been a big buyer of Japanese equities over the last few years. Very compelling valuations on Japanese industrials and financials.

E.T.F.'s
PAST TOP PICK
iShares Japan ETF
(A Top Pick Jan 29/24, Up 7%)

(Note short timeframe.) After the August yen reversal, people were scared but this went right back to highs immediately. Warren Buffett's biggest purchasing is going on in Japan right now.

E.T.F.'s
DON'T BUY
iShares Japan ETF

For high-net-worth investors especially, consider getting a Canadian-domiciled ETF. Yes, US listings are very liquid and some are cheaper, but you might be exposing yourself to US estate taxes. He's not a tax expert. 

Legacy pricing and history. Franklin Templeton disrupted the single-country category by tracking the FTSE indices, which are actually more diversified because they hold mid- and small-caps. Its Japan offering, LJA, is significantly cheaper at just 10 bps.

E.T.F.'s
BUY
iShares Japan ETF
ETFs for Asia.

Not sure if you can be in Asia without being in China. A lot of names have the growth coming from China or Hong Kong. AIA is a good name, with 50 of the largest names in that region, including China (34%) and Taiwan (31%).

For Japan, EWJ is one to use.

When investing in Asia, he just goes with the large caps and doesn't use any of the mid-cap names.

E.T.F.'s
PAST TOP PICK
iShares Japan ETF
(A Top Pick Jan 29/24, Up 6%)

Underappreciated market. Very large financial and industrial sectors, which didn't do well for a decade but are now leading. Diversification. Earnings growth higher in Japan than in US, but trades at 16x vs. 21x. Early days of movement for international stocks in general.

E.T.F.'s
TOP PICK
iShares Japan ETF

Japan is coming out of a long bear market and has performed consistently over the past year along with the yen stabilizing. Warren Buffet has been buying over the past year. There are lots of industrial, including electronics companies, as well as financials in its holdings. It is a good way of diversifying your portfolio.

E.T.F.'s
BUY
iShares Japan ETF

The Yen will remain suppressed while valuations won't be as demanding in Japan as in parts of the US market.

E.T.F.'s
BUY
iShares Japan ETF

Great option for Japan oriented investors.
Low valuations presenting buying opportunities. 
Lower risk with under valued assets.
DXJ (hedged equity fund) also a good option. 

E.T.F.'s
HOLD
iShares Japan ETF

Covers largest cap Japanese stocks.
Good for Japan equity exposure.
If bullish Japan - good product.
EFJA - better option for Canadian investors. 

E.T.F.'s
WEAK BUY
iShares Japan ETF
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks A reliable and efficient way to get a piece of Japan’s rally is this tried-and-true ETF that trades in New York. EWJ stock carries US$11.59 billion in assets, trades at only a 5.32x PE and charges an 0.51% MER. Last Friday, it jumped 2.84% to a new high of $71.82 and changed hands at nearly three times its normal volumes. EWJ holds (in order of size) Toyota, Sony, Keyence and SoftBank with Nintendo down the list. EWJ tracks the MSCI Japan index. Read 3 Recovering Stocks to Consider for our full analysis.
E.T.F.'s
BUY
iShares Japan ETF
Japan is rallying after their PM resigns This is an easy way to take advantage of this rally in Japan and benefits from currency movements. In Japan, industrial, services, real estate and financials are hot sectors that'll benefit from government stimulus. Today's Japanese rally--sparked by their PM's resignation--is a huge deal.
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STRONG BUY
iShares Japan ETF
See also his comments today about Japan's PM resigning and the effect on the Japanese market. What's happening here is huge! Impactful. EWJ offers Japanese stock exposure and long yen exposure.
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TOP PICK
iShares Japan ETF
However, the consensus from the OECD to Deloitte to Scotiabank believe that vaxxes and a strong manufacturing sector will drive Japan's recover late this year. It'll soon be Japan's time to shed Covid and shine. If you don't know which Japanese companies to invest in, then EWJ is a handy alternative. Toyota, Sony, SoftBank, Mitsubishi and Nintendo are among the top holdings. EWJ pays a 1.13% dividend and charges a slightly high 0.51% MER. A plus is that volumes are typically six million per day, so it's fairly steady. Also, the PE is only 5x.
E.T.F.'s
BUY
iShares Japan ETF
Charges a high 0.49% MER. EWJ is one of the earliest ETFs. Japan will do well in 2021; the Yen will grow as will Asia in general. It's a call on industrial and financial Japan that will continue to do well. Japan is the #2 or #3 player in the world, remember. Also: AEFE is an indirect way to play Japan at a lower MER.
E.T.F.'s
BUY
iShares Japan ETF
He likes this a lot. When you think about diversifying and what other areas of the world to get involved in, Japan is a different economy. It is one of the largest economies in the world and is generally under owned. EWJ-N is breaking out to new highs. The bank of Japan owns a lot of Japanese ETFs.
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iShares Japan ETF(EWJ-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 4

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 5

Stockchase rating for iShares Japan ETF is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

iShares Japan ETF(EWJ-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Japan ETF stock symbol?

iShares Japan ETF is a American stock, trading under the symbol EWJ-N on the NYSE Arca (EWJ). It is usually referred to as AMEX:EWJ or EWJ-N

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On 2024-12-12, iShares Japan ETF (EWJ-N) stock closed at a price of $70.37.