The iShares MSCI Japan ETF Has Surged. What Investors Should Consider Before Buying Now.
The Motley Fool·2026-02-16 19:30
With the support of the "Takaichi Trade," Japanese stocks and this iShares ETF could extend their hot starts to 2026.International stocks -- both the developed and emerging market varieties -- are extending last year's outperformance of the S&P 500 in the early stages of 2026. For many investors, a broad-based index fund is the preferred way to access non-U.S. stocks, but some market participants choose to take on tactical exposures targeting specific countries.Fortunately, they don't have to embrace exotic ...