First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund Price & Performance (FJP)

Consumer prices in Japan rose faster than expected in March, intensifying the challenge for the Bank of Japan as it weighs its next policy move. The uptick in inflation comes amid global economic uncertainty, complicating the central bank’s efforts to balance growth and price stability.12

Institutional investors have markedly increased their positions in the First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund in recent months. Multiple large asset managers, including UBS and Royal Bank of Canada, expanded their stakes, signaling growing interest in Japanese equities despite recent volatility and a modest dividend cut.34

The First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund saw a significant jump in short interest during March, with the number of shares sold short rising by over 12%. This shift reflects heightened caution among traders, even as the fund’s price remains near its one-year high, highlighting diverging investor sentiment.34