Japan

Play Abenomics with an Inverse ETF

The ProShares UltraShort Yen ETF (YCS) delivers twice the inverse of the dollar/yen trade, and it's a good pick to play Abe's plan to devalue yen while increasing the Bank of Japan's inflation targets. More 

Gap Rumored to Be Possible Japanese Buyout Target

Rumors appeared last week that Japan's Fast Retailing may be exploring a possible takeover of Gap. More 

8 Reasons for the Rally to Continue

There are several reasons, from Abenomics to U.S. oil exports, for traders to have a bullish outlook. But there's also plenty that could go wrong on a fundamental level. More 

Can the Yen-Hedging Japan ETF Keep Obliterating EWJ?

A plunge in the yen has helped WisdomTree's Hedged Japan Equity ETF outperform non-hedged funds by a huge margin since October. How long can DXJ's winning streak continue? More 

Trade of the Day: Nomura (NMR)

Japan is jumping on the economic stimulus train, and you could benefit too by going long this brokerage stock. More 

Japan Repeats the Past — Again

Shinzo Abe's new stimulus plan is the same as the country's old stimulus plans -- and it shows Japan hasn't learned any lessons yet. More 

Stocks Will Hit Record High Before Gold Does

India's tax hikes on gold imports could trim physical gold demand and, therefore, counteract Japan's latest monetary easing and raised inflation target. More