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Japan Snap Election Reaffirms Takaichi Trade

BY | ETF Database
7:44 am ET 02/10/26 | 5 VIEWS
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a resounding victory in recent snap elections, prompting a surge by both the yen and Japanese equities.That’s confirmation the “Takaichi trade” is alive and well and that now is an opportune time for advisors and investors to examine some unique ETF plays on the Japanese equity market, including the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ A-). OPPJ tracks the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Index. It could be an ideal way for U.S. investors to capitalize on the Japanese prime minister’s economic agenda. Many market observers view Takaichi’s agenda as a catalyst for Japanese risk assets. Against the backdrop of Takaichi’s electoral win, an ETF such as OPPJ could be alluring. Her economic objectives tax relief, fiscal initiatives, and incentives for Japanese companies in the defense, infrastructure and tech industries, among others. The goal is to boost domestic investments. Alone, industrial stocks command nearly 64% of the OPPJ lineup.OPPJ Could Benefit from Takaichi MandateJapanese voters are bullish on Takaichi, resulting in similarly constructive views among market participants regarding Japanese assets. Importantly, the scope of the victories notched by her party confirms she has a mandate. Investors like this — it removes doubt. “With such a dominant mandate secured in an open-election environment, Japan stands as one of the few major advanced markets with clear strategic direction,” notes deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. “That has prompted a redistribution of risk capital into Japanese equities and related assets. Now that policy risk is more knowable, investors are allocating with conviction.” The snap election results indicate several positive factors in Japan, including economic growth, inflation and capital inflows. Then there’s the added benefit of political clarity. “When the governing authority has both political legitimacy and control of legislative instruments, investors can construct risk assessments that factor in probability and timing with far greater precision,” added Green. “This underpins the breadth and depth of the capital inflows we are seeing into Japanese assets.” Supporting OPPJ’s outlook is that Japan now ranks as rarity among major developed markets. Politics and market expectations are aligned thanks to an encouraging growth outlook, investment incentives, and fiscal effects, according to Green. This article was prepared as part of WisdomTree’s general paid sponsorship of VettaFi | ETF Trends. This specific content within and any opinions expressed therein belong solely to VettaFi and do not reflect the opinion or analysis of WisdomTree, its employees, or its affiliates. Content published on VettaFi | ETF Trends is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment or tax advice. For investment or tax advice, please consult a financial professional.  WisdomTree is an independent company, unaffiliated with VettaFi | ETF Trends. WisdomTree has not been involved with the preparation of the content supplied by VettaFi | ETF Trends. It does not guarantee or assume any responsibility for its content. For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Modern Alpha Content Hub.

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