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1. The Korea that can say no.

Subjects
*STOCKBROKERS, *STOCK exchanges, *SECURITIES, *RECIPROCITY (Commerce), *STOCK funds
Abstract

Presents an overview of the stockmarket and the operations of stockbrokers in Seoul, South Korea in 1991. Decision of the finance ministry not to grant branch-office securities licenses to any of the four Japanese securities firms that applied; Refusal to grant securities licenses for reasons of reciprocity where Korean firms find it hard to get into the market of Japan and France; Requirements and policies for the entry of foreign direct investments; Launch of a Korea-Asia fund; Liberalization of securities issuance rules; Application of Korean securities firms for broking licenses in London.

Published
1991

2. The Way to Play Japan's Recovery.

Author

PITSKER, KAITLIN

Subjects
*EXCHANGE traded funds, *STOCK funds, *STOCKS (Finance), *INVESTMENTS, *HEDGE funds
Abstract

The article offers information on the exchange-traded fund (ETF), WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity, which invests in the stocks of dividend-paying Japanese firms with market value of about 100 billion U.S. dollars. The fund is intended to provide exposure to U.S. investors in Japanese stocks while protecting them yen fluctuations. In 2012, the WisdomTree ETC beat unhedged Japanese-stock ETFs by 25 percentage points.

Published
2013

3. Separating Japan Stocks From the Yen.

Author

Coleman, Murray

Subjects
*INVESTMENTS, *STOCK funds
Abstract

The article profiles the financial performance of Japanese investment fund WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity during the first economic quarter of 2012.

Published
2012

4. Japan Moves Check Yen.

Author

DAVID, JAVIER E.

Subjects
*JAPANESE yen, *STOCK funds
Abstract

The article reports on the efforts of the government of Japan to stabilize the value of yen such as by introducing a fund of 100 billion U.S. dollars in August 2011.

Published
2011

5. Japan-Focused Funds Look Poised to Rise.

Author

Mamudi, Sam

Subjects
*MUTUAL funds, *STOCK funds
Abstract

The article focuses on the positive prospects for Japan-focused mutual funds and, based on data from investment researcher Morningstar, the 6.7% average decline of Japan funds in 2010 is better than the 8.4% decline of the world stock category and well ahead of the 13% drop of Europe stock funds.

Published
2010

6. World Stock Funds Post 11.5% Decline.

Author

Mamudi, Sam

Subjects
*STOCK funds, *EURO, *FINANCIAL crises
Abstract

The article reports on the decline of world stock funds by 11.5% in the first quarter through March 30, 2009. According to Virginie Maisonneuve, head of global and international equities at Schroder Investment Management Ltd., the zone of countries using the euro is too shattered to develop a coherent response to the economic crisis. It cites that funds in Latin America declined just 0.2% in 2009 through March 30. It notes that Europe and Japan are the two regions that stand out for their weak performance.

Published
2009

7. How to Ride the Japanese Rally.

Author

Anand, Shefali

Subjects
*INVESTORS, *MUTUAL funds, *EXCHANGE traded funds, *STOCK funds
Abstract

Recommends ways for U.S. investors to invest in the growing Japanese mutual funds and exchange-traded funds as of March 2006.

Published
2006

8. Investors Return to Japanese Funds.

Author

Dale, Arden

Subjects
*STOCK funds, *STOCKHOLDERS, *MUTUAL funds
Abstract

The article reports on the decision of mutual-fund shareholders to invest their money back into Japan-focused stock funds as of February 2006, according to Boston researcher Emerging Portfolio Fund Research.

Published
2006

9. Traffic Jam Shook Japan Stock Funds.

Author

Dale, Arden

Subjects
*MUTUAL funds, *STOCKHOLDERS, *STOCK funds, *STOCKS (Finance)
Abstract

The article focuses on the decision of mutual fund shareholders to pull out more money out of Japan-focused stock funds.

Published
2006

10. Business & Finance.

Subjects
*FINANCE, *PETROLEUM industry mergers, *HOLIDAYS, *STOCK funds, *ECONOMICS
Abstract

Presents three brief articles related to finance for December 2, 1998. Merger of Exxon Corp. and Mobil Corp.; Thanksgiving 1998 weekend holiday sales; Sales of mutual-fund stocks in Japan.

Published
1998

11. Foreign-fund lemons? Make lemonade.

Author

Clements, Jonathan

Subjects
*INVESTMENTS, *MUTUAL funds, *STOCK funds
Abstract

Advises investors to invest in emerging-market mutual funds and Japanese-stock funds. The complex nature of investing in stocks; Factors which determine the size of a fund's annual capital-gains distribution; Exceptions regarding funds with large realized and unrealized losses; Comments.

Published
1998

12. Japanese seek foreign funds in weak market.

Author

Spindle, Bill

Subjects
*STOCK funds, *FOREIGN business enterprises
Abstract

Reports on the acquisition of assets by stock funds managed by foreign firms incorporated in Japan, in May 1998. Impact of the weakness of the Japanese yen against the American dollar on stock funds; Factors contributing to the acquisition of foreign funds; Reference to Goldman Sachs and Company's mutual fund operation in Japan; Details on the stock market in Japan.

Published
1998

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