BOJ sets ETF sale pace at 860 billion yen a year
EWJ•The Bank of Japan will sell about 860 billion yen ($5.45 billion) in exchange-traded funds annually on a book value basis, starting in January 2027. The faster pace is expected to take about 43 years to complete, down from 112 years previously.
1. Faster sales pace
The Bank of Japan said it would sell about 860 billion yen ($5.45 billion) in exchange-traded funds per year on a book value basis, accelerating the pace of sales. The change takes effect in January 2027.
2. Completion timeline
The BOJ decided to sell its ETF holdings at a scale of about 0.1% of market trading value, saying the holdings’ value had been expanding in the stock market. It said completing the sales will take about 43 years, compared with its previous estimate of 112 years.
