Currency ETF 101: What’s In It for You?
As with other types of exchange traded funds (ETFs), it’s easy to build a diversified…
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Currency Hedged Japan ETFs Are Back in Demand
Donald Trump’s victory has been good for Japanese markets, with currency-hedged country-specific ETFs attracting greater…
Look to Currency Hedged Japan ETFs as Economy Expands, Yen Plunges
Japan currency-hedged, country-specific exchange traded funds have outperformed in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s…
Yen Currency Could Weaken, Support Currency-Hedged Japan ETFs
As markets anticipate a higher chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike, the yen currency…
Japan Currency-Hedged ETFs Gain on Fed Speculation
Japan currency-hedged exchange traded funds are rebounding as rising speculation of a Federal Reserve interest…
Government Stimulus Can Only Do So Much for Japan ETFs
Despite robust accommodative measures, the Japanese economy is suffering from slow growth and has been…
BOJ Expands Stimulus, Nearly Doubles ETF Purchases
The Bank of Japan extended its stimulus measures, supporting Japanese equities and country-specific exchange traded…
Japan ETFs Surge on Stimulus Bets After Ruling Bloc’s Landslide Election Win
After Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition acquired a majority in the parliament’s upper house,…
FXY: A Surprising Call on a Hot Currency ETF
Up nearly 17.5% year-to-date, the CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (NYSEArca: FXY) is undoubtedly one of…
Safety ETF Plays Rally on Brexit Concerns
As the Brexit referendum results triggered a global risk-off event, exchange traded funds (ETFs) that…
Safe-Haven ETFs for a Rocky Summer
The slow economic outlook coupled with uncertainty over central bank policies and a U.K. referendum…
Yen ETF Jumps as BOJ Stands Pat, ‘Brexit’ Concerns Mount
With the Bank of Japan holding off further stimulus and concerns over the “Brexit” vote…
Japan ETFs Experiencing a Dead Cat Bounce?
Japanese markets closed lower Monday, but on the other side of the globe, U.S.-listed Japan…
Japanese Yen ETF Pops as BOJ Surprises Again
In stark contrast to market expectations of further intervention to stimulate a stagnating economy, the…