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FYI: Through the first half of this year, Japanese stocks and the relevant exchange-traded funds disappointed investors, as the yen surged on safe-haven demand. A simple look at year-to-date data proves that point, but looks can be deceiving. Yes, the Guggenheim CurrencyShares Japanese FXY, -0.23% is up 8 percent year-to-date, making it one of this year's Regards, Ted http://www.marketwatch.com/story/look-now-a-once-beloved-japan-etf-rises-again-2016-11-21-11463542/print