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Q: Do you have a preference between DXJ and EWJ for Japan equity exposure? DXJ has outperformed historically—largely due to currency hedging but this may not continue. I would value your detailed view —and reasoning on:
• attractiveness of hedged vs. unhedged Japan exposure in the current reckless debt levels,
• fundamental index differences (TOPIX-based vs. WisdomTree dividend/quality tilt),
• concentration risks and sector biases of each,
• DXJ is already held and I could add to it but I wonder what you think of how each ETF fits into strategic vs. tactical allocations,
(whether holding both funds offers diversification? Or would that be unnecessary overlap?)
Read Answer Asked by Adam on November 25, 2025
Q: Hello 5i Team
Do you think that investing in Inda and Japan ETF is beneficial for diversification and growth. Are there any ETF that you can recommend?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by claudio on July 10, 2024
Q: Can you please recommend 5 US or Japanese ETFs that will have a revenue of about 10% or more annually, including dividends and capital appreciation, for a conservative investor?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on May 24, 2024
Q: I have partial positions in listed 10 ETFs - plus JPM Quality US Factor [JQUA] ETF.- did not come up on your list.
Your advice is requested on which ones to move to full positions now:
a) rank those to buy now and add others you like;
b) rank those to buy later when your price points realized
c) rank those that are could be sold.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by sam on December 14, 2023
Q: Hello 5i,

As always, thanks for your sage advice.

I am light on international exposure. I am thinking of adding an Indian and Mexican ETF as both economies are robust and likely have a long runway.
Firstly, would you agree? and if so, could you suggest a go to fund for each.

And if no, could you advise what you think would be a better path?

Much appreciated,

Ralph

Read Answer Asked by ralph on November 08, 2023
Q: Do you still think right now is a good time to invest in Japan? If so... How do you compare these ETFs? Which one are best for a long term investor? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on November 07, 2023
Q: Are etfs the best way to incorporate a Japan exposure into one's portfolio? If so, which do you recommend as the best combination of dividend/growth? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on August 03, 2023
Q: Some suggestions for investing for growth in either India or Japan please.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 26, 2023
Q: Could you please commended a Japanese index ETF? Both David Rosenberg and Warren Buffet have mentioned Japanese equity market will be outromanced. Just wondering if it's good timing to invest in that market.

thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Kiwi on May 18, 2023
Q: I would appreciate your high level thoughts regarding investing in Japan.
Many strategist are suggesting that Japan might start increasing their very low interest rates which would spur interest in their own countries stock market which seems to be flat for a very long time. Do you think there is a good chance this might happen? I also thought the Japanese elevated age doesn't bode well for their economy which makes their stock market less attractive. I would appreciate your view point on Japan's investability for the long term. If yes, would you buy a hedged or non hedged Japanese ETF to get exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on May 02, 2023
Q: I am interested in your opinion of the eft's listed. With all the market turmoil I am looking for a basket of etf's with a high dividend and solid underlying holdings. I am also wondering if I am missing something in on your site where you evaluate ets's or do need to ask for that as an added service. Thanks for your help. Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 21, 2023
Q: With Japanese Yen is at 20 years low. I am interested to buy Japanese ETFs. Do you have any recommendations and should I hedged or not hedged?
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on April 20, 2022
Q: I sold DXJ and DXJS a year ago and have had seller’s remorse since the day I sold. Do you think buying these back at their current multiyear highs would be dumb? If you like Japan, would you today buy the same ETFs or do you have other ETFs (trading in US$ only) to suggest for my further study? If buying would you buy hedged or unhedged versions? I would be thankful for whatever number of symbols of Japan ETFs that you think might be fine for 3 to 5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 18, 2021
Q: Is it a good time to add exposure to Japan through an ETF? Wisdom Tree has two JAPN and JAPN.B, what is their reputation and the liquidity? Does the currency (Yen) have upside? I am thinking of the unhedged version. Your thoughts on Japan and the preferred ETF. THX
Read Answer Asked by Rick on October 05, 2018
Q: I have very little in the way of investments outside Canada except for TD's US exposure, ATD.B's exposure in Europe & the US & TIO 's US exposure.Which of the following ETFs would you consider to be good ones to expand my exposure outside Canada & if you don't like any of them can you suggest some alternatives you like better? The ETFs are:ASHR , DXJ ,LEMB
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 02, 2016
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