Japan (JPY, Yen) Economic & Currency Analysis

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Long Term Stock Rating

Technical Analysis / Charts

Investor Survey (help)

Japan's Economic Freedom Ranking?
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Govt Transparency & Stability?
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Economic Diversity & Opportunities?
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SWOT Strengths > SWOT Weaknesses?
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SWOT Opportunities > SWOT Threats?

Survey Resources (help)

Japan's Transparency Rankings
Economic Freedom Results
Japan's Quality of Life Ranking
Calendar of Important Economic News
Global Innovation Index

Japan ETF Funds

Japan ETF Fund (EWJ)
Japan Sm Cap ETF (SCJ)
FTSE RAFI Japan ETF (PJO)
Ultra MSCI Japan ETF (EZJ)
UltraShort MSCI Japan ETF (EWV)
Japanese Yen Currency Trust (FXY)
Russell/Nomura PRIME Japan ETF (JPP)
Small Cap Japan (JSC)
Japanese Yen Fund (JYF)
Japan High-Yielding Equity Fund (DNL)
Japan SmallCap Fund (DFJ)
Japan Total Dividend Fund (DXJ)

Japan (JPY, Yen) Currency Research Report

Japan Export Partners

Positive for Investment Growth (SWOT)

Negative for Investment Growth (SWOT)

Industry & Commodity Exports

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Japan Country Flag Image & Analysis

Japan Country & Currency Research Report (edit / improve) Japan (JPY), the second largest economy in the world, has an industrial, export oriented economy that benefits from its relationship with the USA and proximity to China. Japan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Japan’s currency (the Yen) is overvalued according to investment flow potential, the purchase price parity, and the interest rate parity. Japan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Japan’s economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and government transparency, but low scores on the SWOT Analysis. Japan's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the EU, Korea, and the US are Japan’s top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial manufacturing. Japan's Commodity Trading Partners: Japan imports many products because of its lack of arable land and energy resources. SWOT Analysis of Japan: The leading Japanese strength is their education system, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. A major Japanese threat is the continuation of zombie companies. Japan's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a negative outlook for Japanese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Investment Impacts (help)

China Country Flag Image & Analysis

China Country & Currency Analysis Research Report (edit / improve) China (CNY) is a fast growing communist country with the largest population in the world. China's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): China’s currency is moderately undervalued. Purchase price parity shows that China’s currency is approximately 40% undervalued, however, the other three valuation approaches show that China is fairly valued. China's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): China’s economic environment is very unfavorable for long term economic growth due to the lack of economic freedom, government transparency, and the SWOT analysis. China's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, Pakistan, Norway, Singapore, Europe, the US are the top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial goods, usually for export. China's Commodity Trading Partners: China produces a significant amount of coal for use at home. The use of coal to provide energy leads to other health related problems. SWOT Analysis of China: The leading Chinese strength is their cheap labor, while the main weaknesses are political risk and corruption. Renewable energy has the opportunity to propel growth, while general pollution and an aging population could slow growth rates. China's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, average investment flow potential and an unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Chinese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Japan trade relationship is growth quickly. China developing industries and middle class buy many goods from Japan. This should help the Japanese currency and companies to remain strong as China's wealth grows.

Discretionary Industry Buy, Sell, Hold Indicator

Discretionary Industry Research Report & Analysis (edit / improve) The consumer discretionary industry includes companies whose sales come from consumer discretionary income purchases. Discretionary income = gross income less taxes and necessities such as rent, mortgage and food. Discretionary Value Investing Conclusion: Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold. The Main Street analysis says a Buy, with SWOT strengths great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities greater than threats. Discretionary Trade Hubs: Some of the main trade hubs include China, Mexico, Germany and Japan, while the main discretionary commodities include gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. Discretionary Trading Strategy: The consumer discretionary industry tends to be very sensitive to economic cycles. Look for undervalued discretionary investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell discretionary investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase consumer discretionary investments. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.

Japan has a strong entertainment and fashion industry that provides much of it's export earnings.