ETF and ETN trading value in the morning session on the 7th fell 11.1% from the previous day to ¥185.6 billion, with trading in Nikkei 225-linked ETFs standing out. There were 29 issues at new highs and 17 at new lows.
Trading value for listed investment trusts (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in the morning session on the 7th fell 11.1% from the previous day to ¥185.6 billion. Trading value for Nikkei 225-linked ETFs fell 11.9% to ¥152.6 billion, with several listed issues showing notable moves to new highs and new lows.
Individually, 29 issues reached new highs and 17 reached new lows. The new highs included several ETFs, such as MAXIS NASDAQ 100 Listed Fund (Currency Hedged), while the new lows included NEXT FUNDS DAX (Unhedged). Among other gainers, TRACERS U.S. Treasury 0–2 Year Ladder, Global X Uranium Business ETF and Next ASEAN High Dividend ETF rose sharply. Among decliners, NEXT FUNDS NASDAQ100 (Currency Hedged) and others fell sharply.
As the Nikkei 225 plunged by ¥609, trading in Nikkei 225-linked ETFs was also active, with NEX Nikkei 225 Leverage ranking first by trading value. Overall trading value, however, was well below the average at the morning close over the previous 5 trading days.