The Rise Of ETFs In Japan: How Investors Can Gain From Bond Yield Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
Market Shift in Japan: Japan's 10-year government bond yield has reached its highest level since 2008 at 1.575%, driven by the fastest wage growth in over three decades, leading to expectations of interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Investment Opportunities: Investors are focusing on Japan-focused ETFs like iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF and iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF, as well as the Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust, to capitalize on potential market changes due to rising interest rates and a stronger yen.
Analyst Views on SCJ
Wall Street analysts forecast SCJ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SCJ is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
