MSCI Japan Index Performance and Related ETF Developments
The MSCI Japan index, a broad measure of Japanese equities, closed at 2,394.26 on 10 November 2026. Its 52‑week high of 2,604.98 was reached on 13 August 2026, while the 52‑week low of 1,985.37 occurred on 18 November 2025. The recent price level reflects a moderate decline from the peak, indicating a partial retracement in the Japanese market.
ETF Net Asset Value Updates
On 10 November 2026, the Amundi MSCI Japan SRI Climate Paris Aligned UCITS ETF Hedged USD Acc (ticker JPXU, ISIN LU1646359882) reported a net asset value (NAV) per share of USD 292.0033. The fund held 106,753 shares outstanding, yielding a total NAV of approximately USD 31.1 million. This announcement was disseminated by EQS Group, and the issuer assumes full responsibility for the content.
A day later, on 11 November 2026, the Amundi Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Acc (ticker LCJG, ISIN LU1781541682) disclosed a NAV per share of GBP 30.6581. The fund’s share count stood at 4,379,652, implying a total NAV of about GBP 134 million. The release, also transmitted via EQS Group, confirms the continued activity in UK‑denominated MSCI Japan ETFs.
Market Context: European and U.S. Equities
According to a Deutsche Börse AG report dated 10 November 2026, U.S. equities experienced significant weekly declines, with the Nasdaq 100 falling 5.5 %. European indices held comparatively steadier positions, though they lost some momentum relative to the U.S. markets. The volatility observed in the U.S. market spurred heightened trading volume in European ETFs, as noted by Société Générale’s analyst Frank Mohr, who cited a 65 % share of purchases in the ETF segment. This surge in activity illustrates how global market movements can influence trading patterns in Japan‑focused ETFs.
Australian ETF Investor Statements
BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BIMAL) announced on 10 November 2026 that annual periodic investor statements for iShares® ETFs listed on the ASX and TMX Australia exchanges are now available for download via the Computershare investor centre portal. While the statement release does not directly pertain to the MSCI Japan index, it signals ongoing reporting and transparency efforts across equity‑focused ETFs, including those that track international indices such as MSCI Japan.
Summary
- MSCI Japan index: Close 2,394.26 (10 Nov 2026); 52‑week high 2,604.98 (13 Aug 2026); 52‑week low 1,985.37 (18 Nov 2025).
- Amundi JPXU ETF: NAV USD 292.0033; 106,753 shares; total NAV ~USD 31.1 million.
- Amundi LCJG ETF: NAV GBP 30.6581; 4,379,652 shares; total NAV ~GBP 134 million.
- Market influence: U.S. market declines increased trading in European ETFs; Japanese index remains within a moderate retracement range.
- Investor reporting: BIMAL made annual statements available for Australian‑listed ETFs, underscoring continued disclosure practices.
