ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan Price & Performance (EZJ)

Japanese equities advanced today, with the Nikkei 225 closing up 0.57% at 36,043.50. Gains were led by real estate, banking, and textile sectors as investors responded to easing trade tensions and corporate earnings optimism. The broader Asia-Pacific region saw mixed performance amid weak factory data from Japan and China.12

The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) has gained 5.02% in the past three months, outpacing the S&P 500’s -8.86% return for the same period. EWJ’s top holdings include Toyota, Sony, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. The ETF’s price currently stands at $72.02, reflecting investor confidence in Japan’s market resilience.34

Recent weeks have seen a flurry of corporate actions, including numerous reverse splits and consolidations. Companies such as Creative Media & Community Trust and Scilex Holding executed consolidations ranging from 1-for-25 to 1-for-35, while Toro Corp. spun off Robin Energy. These moves reflect ongoing efforts to manage share prices and corporate structures.56