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$EWJ

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

ARCX

$95.18
▲+0.97%+$0.910
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
236.7M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$95.18+0.97%+$0.9100Prev $94.27LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is EWJ up today? It is at $95.18 (+0.97%), and our scanner flagged it 12 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment EWJ spikes, and full due diligence on EWJ — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$95.18
Change today
+0.97%
Previous close
$94.27
52-week range
$77.38 – $98.78
Valuation & dividend
Dividend yield
1.05% ($1.00)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
236.7M
Short interest
6.5M
▲ +38% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
2.8%
Days to cover
1.4d
Avg daily volume
6.9M
Classification
Exchange
ARCX
Relative volumevs this time of day
5mthin
405x
15mthin
405x
1hthin
405x
1D
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Why is $EWJ up today?

Here is the latest on EWJ from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for EWJ today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

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$EWJ Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish81Bullish
📰 News: 7 bull · 0 bearToday: +1.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$EWJ Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

News· The Motley Fool· 11d ago Bullish
Despite the Weakening Yen, Japan's Stock Market Is Outperforming. Here's How to Invest.
Alert· 23d ago 3.5× RVOL
EWJ hit 3.509x RVOL at 1:24 PM ET
at $92.39
Alert· 23d ago +1.7% vs EMA
EWJ 200EMA (5m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +1.70% above EMA · slope +0.41%
at $93.15
Alert· 23d ago +0.2% vs EMA
EWJ 50EMA (5m) Trending · 84 bars · L3 · +0.17% above EMA · slope +0.40%
at $93.15
Alert· 23d ago +0.4% vs EMA
EWJ 200EMA (1m) Trending · 298 bars · L5 · +0.39% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $93.27
Alert· 23d ago +0.4% vs EMA
EWJ 200EMA (1m) Trending · 298 bars · L5 · +0.39% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $93.27
Alert· 23d ago 2.0× RVOL
EWJ hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:12 PM ET
at $93.41
Alert· 23d ago +0.5% vs EMA
$EWJ near 200 EMA: +0.53% from 200 EMA at 2:24 PM ET
at $93.20
Alert· 23d ago 66.5× RVOL
EWJ hit 66.508x RVOL at 2:24 PM ET
at $93.20
Alert· 24d ago +0.9% vs EMA
$EWJ near 200 EMA: +0.86% from 200 EMA at 2:10 PM ET
at $93.26
Alert· 24d ago 2.2× RVOL
EWJ hit 2.165x RVOL at 2:10 PM ET
at $93.26
Alert· 24d ago +0.6% vs EMA
$EWJ near 200 EMA: +0.57% from 200 EMA at 1:36 PM ET
at $92.98
Alert· 24d ago 6.5× RVOL
EWJ hit 6.536x RVOL at 1:36 PM ET
at $92.98
Alert· 24d ago +0.7% vs EMA
$EWJ near 200 EMA: +0.73% from 200 EMA at 1:16 PM ET
at $92.95
Alert· 24d ago 2.0× RVOL
EWJ hit 2.000x RVOL at 1:16 PM ET
at $92.95
Alert· 24d ago +0.9% vs EMA
$EWJ near 200 EMA: +0.90% from 200 EMA at 12:49 PM ET
at $92.92
Alert· 24d ago 2.2× RVOL
EWJ hit 2.236x RVOL at 12:49 PM ET
at $92.92
Alert· 24d ago +1.2% vs EMA
$EWJ near 200 EMA: +1.18% from 200 EMA at 12:23 PM ET
at $92.92
Alert· 24d ago 9.5× RVOL
EWJ hit 9.519x RVOL at 12:23 PM ET
at $92.92
Alert· 24d ago +1.3% vs EMA
$EWJ near 200 EMA: +1.29% from 200 EMA at 12:02 PM ET
at $92.80
Alert· 24d ago 2.1× RVOL
EWJ hit 2.113x RVOL at 12:02 PM ET
at $92.80
Alert· 24d ago 2.6× RVOL
EWJ hit 2.595x RVOL at 11:10 AM ET
at $92.31
Alert· 26d ago 11.5× RVOL
EWJ hit 11.486x RVOL at 8:44 AM ET
at $89.52
Alert· 27d ago 3.5× RVOL
EWJ hit 3.506x RVOL at 12:25 PM ET
at $91.16
Alert· 34d ago 3.3× RVOL
EWJ hit 3.323x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $90.88
News· Benzinga· 113d ago Bullish
South Korea's 55% Market Surge Has Sparked An ETF Boom — But It's Really An AI Chip Bet
News· The Motley Fool· 133d ago Bullish
Where Will the S&P 500 Be in 10 Years? Nobel Laureate Robert Shiller Weighs In
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 143d ago Neutral
MEXC Spot Market Adds Ondo Tokenized Plug Power, iShares MSCI South Korea and Japan ETFs
News· The Motley Fool· 187d ago Bullish
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF Has Surged. What Investors Should Consider Before Buying Now.
News· The Motley Fool· 206d ago Bullish
1 Surprising Reason Why Japanese Stocks Are Going Up
News· Benzinga· 208d ago Bullish
From Tokyo To Oslo, Country ETFs Are Running Hot As Global Markets Ride Policy Shifts, AI Buzz
News· Investing.com· 219d ago Bullish
Why Japanese Stocks Are Hitting Record Highs

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EWJ stock FAQ

Why is $EWJ up today?

Here is the latest on EWJ from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for EWJ today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the EWJ stock price today?

EWJ last traded at $95.18, up 0.97% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does EWJ pay a dividend?

Yes. EWJ currently has a dividend yield of about 1.05% ($1.00 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live EWJ alerts?

The EWJ Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged EWJ 12 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is EWJ on?

EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF) trades on ARCX.

Is EWJ good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge EWJ for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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