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Published in TZ Latest News 31 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Putting The BOJ’s Purchases In Context: Equivalent To The Fed Buying $580 Billion In ETFs In 2 Years

When it comes to the Bank of Japan’s actions (or inactivity as case may be), traditionally the market’s focus has been on whether or not Kuroda would expand QE and/or cut rates. However, while far less noticed, the central bank’s aggressive purchases of ETFs are becoming a troubling reality. Recall that in April the BOJ was revealed to already be a top 10 holder in about 90% of all Japanese stocks. 

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