A New Growth Plane For Japanese Equities

Japanese equities have undergone one of the most significant re-ratings in the developed world - but the story is evolving. The early phase was about leaner balance sheets and better capital management.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 19, 2026

CIO Weekly: Japan - Intervention Adds To Policy Pressure

The rare, coordinated intervention by the U.S. and Japan last month to strengthen the yen caught markets by surprise, but it's important to separate currency mechanics from the investment case on the country. Interventions of this magnitude draw attention because the stakes extend beyond exchange rates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

Why Japan and Asia Are Rising on Global Radars With WisdomTree

One of the persistent themes in the first half of 2026 has been international exposure. With potentially overstretched valuations in U.S mega-cap names and higher-for-longer inflation devaluing the U.S. dollar, more investors have been looking overseas for a greater opportunity set.

ETF Trends • Jun 26, 2026

Japan For The Long Haul

Japan's recovery from the “lost decades” of deflation and meager growth has been an on-again, off-again phenomenon. We believe that Japan should reach the “cruising altitude” phase this year and beyond, with a revised code to push companies to make better use of their cash and other assets in helping drive long-term growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 25, 2026

Is WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ) was launched on 06/28/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 22, 2026

What The U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Means For Asia

The peace deal and partial resumption of oil flows reduce near-term inflation risks, giving some central banks (notably Taiwan and India) room to delay tightening. However, a broad pivot remains premature, as still-elevated oil prices, rising food price risks, and second-round effects keep the policy stance asymmetric and biased towards caution.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 19, 2026

This ETF May Benefit From a BOJ Rate Hike

Yields on 10-year Japan government bonds touched a 30-year high last month. Now market participants are pondering the effects of those higher yields on stocks in the Land of the Rising Sun.

ETF Trends • Jun 17, 2026

Weak Yen Helps, But There's More to This Japan ETF's Story

The yen recently hit multi-decade lows against the U.S. dollar, providing support for a slew of export-driven Japan equities. Yen weakness is a catalyst for variety of Japan ETFs, including the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ).

ETF Trends • Jun 4, 2026

Should Buy Japan ETFs as Economy Beats Estimates in Q1?

Japan's stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP and export surge are boosting the case for selective Japan ETF investing.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2026

Japan: I See An Opportunity

I am bullish on Japanese equities, emphasizing that Japan's high debt/GDP is offset by a robust asset base and pension fund scale. Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund and BOJ asset accumulation provide significant competitive advantages and underpin market resilience.

Seeking Alpha • May 15, 2026