iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF Price & Performance (AAXJ)

Velcan Holdings released its annual 2024 results today, noting a year-over-year increase in revenue despite ongoing global economic headwinds. The company attributed growth to strong performance in its renewable energy assets and strategic cost management. Management expressed cautious optimism for 2025 amid persistent market uncertainties and evolving regulatory environments.12

Institutional investors have been actively reshuffling their holdings in the iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF as it reached a new 52-week low this month. Major institutions such as JPMorgan and CIBC increased stakes, while market volatility and shifting Asian export dynamics continue to influence fund flows and sentiment.34

Amid heightened uncertainty from global tariffs and central bank policy shifts, the MSCI Asia ex-Japan Index posted a 1.8% gain in the first quarter. Export-driven economies in the region faced pressure, but monetary easing by global central banks provided some support, reflecting cautious optimism in Asian equity markets.45