Japanese ETFs to Buy as Nikkei 225 Crosses New Record High

Key Takeaways Nikkei 225 tops 59,000 as BOJ dovish shift and tech rally fuel Japan stocks. EWJ has gained 14.5% YTD, offering exposure to 181 large and mid-cap Japanese firms.FLJP tracks 487 Japanese stocks and is up 14.9% YTD with a 9 bps expense ratio. The Japanese equity market is capturing global headlines as the Nikkei 225 surged to a historic milestone, crossing a record high of 59,000 for the first time on Feb. 25, 2026. This milestone underscores how renewed optimism surrounding Japan’s economy and ...