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A substantial portion, specifically at least 80%, of this fund's investments will be allocated to the securities found within its benchmark index. This reference index is structured using a free-float adjusted market capitalization weighting, and it consists of equities predominantly listed on either the Tokyo Stock Exchange or the Nagoya Stock Exchange. Furthermore, the fund has the flexibility to commit up to 20% of its total assets to exchange-traded futures and forward foreign currency contracts, a strategy employed to closely match the performance of its underlying index.
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The Bank of Japan is leaning toward raising its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point this month in response to upward price risks, while leaving open the possibility of accelerating the pace of hikes thereafter, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg's Skylar Montgomery Koning has more.
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong downward spiral, reaching its lowest level since August 5 this year, and 11.80% from its highest point this year. This retreat happened as the US-Iran tensions and Japan's bond yields continued the bull run.
The recent coordinated effort by U.S. and Japanese monetary authorities to prop up the sagging yen understandably rattled global markets. While critics claim that the positive effects of the US/Japan “salvation” effort were short-lived, Japanese equities aren't worse for wear.
The overnight index swaps market is pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a rate increase at the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting.
The Nikkei 225 Index jumped sharply this week, reaching its highest level since July 6, and 15% above its lowest level this month. This rebound was driven by the ongoing technology stock gains as investors bought the recent dip.