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EWJV invests in Japanese stocks that trade at relatively low valuations. While the underlying return on equity in EWJV's portfolio is not high, current valuations are very low.

Japan And Australia Enter Third Economic Downturns As Omicron Wave Hits

Upcoming rate hikes could drive an increase in hedging costs for Japanese investors, redirecting flows into unconventional assets and regions. Hedged yield pickup is naturally governed by the relationship of the spot and forward FX rates, which in turn are driven primarily by short-term interest rates.