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

Japan's Record Run: The Land of the Rising Returns

Japan equities are riding a historic surge, with the Nikkei 225 topping 62,000 for the first time. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to notch records, Japan is carving out its own bull market, driven by AI-fueled tech gains, structural corporate reforms, and a transformative era of economic policy.

ETF Trends • May 12, 2026

Opportunity Abounds With This Japan ETF

As of May 4, the MSCI Japan Index holds a year-to-date advantage of 450 basis points over the S&P 500. Investors could be doing even better, though, with more unique approaches to Japan equities.

ETF Trends • May 5, 2026

ETF of the Week: WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ)

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Modern Alpha Content Hub.

ETF Trends • Apr 23, 2026

OPPJ: Good Fund, Wrong Entry, Wrong Hedge For 2026 - Hold

I rate WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund a Hold due to a limited margin of safety after significant rerating in top holdings. OPPJ is now a concentrated large-cap Japanese fund with dynamic currency hedging, not the diversified small-cap vehicle it once was. Structural Japan tailwinds—governance reform, record buybacks, and BoJ tightening—support the thesis, but the current entry lacks a compelling risk-adjusted return.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 22, 2026

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

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

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2026

It's Time to Examine This Japan ETF

Japan is a major oil importer. That explains the vulnerabilities of the country's equity market to conflict in Iran.

ETF Trends • Mar 9, 2026

Japanese ETFs to Buy as Nikkei 225 Crosses New Record High

Nikkei 225 hits 59,000 as BOJ dovish bets and a tech surge ignite Japan stocks - here's why ETFs like EWJ are in focus now.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 26, 2026