Investment Q&A

Q: Would now be the time to buy Japanese equities? I have read that the Japanese currency is at a 30-year low relative to the US dollar which suggests buying a non-hedged ETF. However the only one I can find in Canada is currency hedged(CJP) an iShares product. And it is traded on the new exchange in Toronto which until today I wasn't aware of. I assume that if one buys the iShares Japan( which one can buy with no currency hedging) in the US that there is a 15% hold-back on dividends which may not be much of an issue. What are your thoughts on buying CJP and is there a Canadian version that is not hedged?

Q: Is it a good time to to invest in Japan?
If so, which do you prefer? CJP, CJP.A or WisdomTree fund or other?
It would be a small part of my portfolio and for growth.
thanks very much. Helen

Q: I keep hearing commentary that Japan is undervalued, would like some exposure. I have a high risk tolerance, Could you comment on a couple of Japan focused ETFs, maybe some analysis on how theyre differentiated and what type of investor is suitable for each.

Q: Do you have an ETF that is specific to Japan that is hedged to CAD and if possible avoids the poor companies like Panasonic and has the robotic stocks and the chip and wafer testing tech. stocks.
John

Q: When I try to trade securities listed in Exchanges in Japan, UK, other Europe, bank-owned brokers (RBC-DI and iTRADE) have a hard time giving me a quote. Even if when I get a quote, the have trouble handling my trade. And if they do, the trades incur very high commissions. I understand there are brokers in Canada who do handle international trades, but I do not know who they are.

I am therefore looking for a Japan small-cap ETF of companies that:
- are small or mid-cap (i.e. prefer to avoid the large Japan cartel type orgs); and
- whose sales have a significant export component; and
- which holding a modest number of securities, say 50 or 75 although I suspect I would have to be flexible as to number of holdings given that I am seeking small-caps
- trades in the US or Canada
I skipped currency hedge as requirements (although that would be great)

I have checked online resources but didn’t see ETFs of Japan-based exporters.
I would be thankful if you are able to tell of any ETFs you are able to find.

Q: Are there any japanese etf listed in the toronto stock exchange ?

Q: Is there any single ETF with significant holdings in Japan,India and China?
Thank you,
Philip

Q: I would like your recommendation on ETF's or funds that would focus on Japan and India, preferably larger cap holdings. One or more recommendations is fine but I do want a Canadian dollar traded product as I don't want to get into the costs incurred with exchanging CDN to US.
Thanks for the sensible and steady advice you folks provide! Rob

Q: do you like the Japanese market and if so what would you recommend to buy into to enter into this market, and what % of a portfolio. Thank you and wishing you all a Joyous Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

Q: Good morning. I was watching an interview with David Rosenberg who commented that Japanese stocks had an attractive valuation compared to historical norms and should benefit from a depreciating yen. I see that you can buy CJP commission-free in iTrade so was considering it since I have no non-North American exposure. It would be held in RRSP with a long term horizon. Thanks for your insights. Steven