- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.40)
ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN ETF price up 0.555% on Wednesday
(Updated on Jun 03, 2026)
The ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN ETF price gained 0.555% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026), rising from $63.11 to $63.46. It has now gained 5 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.434% from a day low at $63.39 to a day high of $63.66. The price has risen in 9 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.93% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 107 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 116 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $7.35 million.
The ETF lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 12.24% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $67.39 and $73.44 at the end of this 3-month period.
HEWJ Signals & Forecast
The ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $62.67 and $60.51. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, March 20, 2026, and so far it has risen 16.96%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN ETF
ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN finds support from accumulated volume at $62.38 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.275 between high and low, or 0.434%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.93%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $61.09 (-3.74%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 51 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (HEWJ) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN ETF to open at $63.50, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $63.11 and $63.81, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.695 (+/-1.10%) up or down from last closing price. If ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.10% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $62.38, some $1.08 (1.70%) from the current price of $63.46, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN ETF ETF A Buy?
ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI JAPAN holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months.
Current score:
5.755
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $63.50 ( 0.0656%).
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HEWJ Performance
Trading levels for HEWJ
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 63.78 | 0.499% |
| R2 | 63.67 | 0.333% |
| R1 | 63.61 | 0.231% |
| Price | 63.46 | |
| S1 | 63.40 | -0.0999% |
| S2 | 63.33 | -0.202% |
| S3 | 63.23 | -0.368% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 63.46 | |
| S1 | 62.38 | -1.70% |
| S2 | 58.98 | -7.06% |
| S3 | 56.28 | -11.31% |
HEWJ Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $1.98 | 3.75% |
| 2 | Dec 02, 2025 | Dec 02, 2025 | Dec 05, 2025 | $0.284 | 0.534% |
| 3 | Jul 02, 2025 | Jul 02, 2025 | Jul 08, 2025 | $0.429 | 0.97% |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $0.648 | 1.51% |
| 5 | Dec 01, 2023 | Jul 02, 2024 | Jul 08, 2024 | $0.290 | 0.656% |
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