Will the BOJ Boost its ETF Purchases This Week?

The transcript discusses the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) significant involvement in the ETF market, highlighting its impact on share prices and corporate governance. It explores the potential increase in BOJ's ETF purchases and the implications for investors. The discussion also covers the limits and effectiveness of BOJ's monetary policy, including its impact on the yen and the need for fiscal reforms.

What is the primary reason for the BOJ's involvement in the ETF market?

• To decrease inflation

• To increase inflation

• To stabilize the yen

• To reduce government debt

How does BOJ's ETF buying affect share prices?

• It has no effect on share prices

• It boosts share prices

• It stabilizes share prices

• It decreases share prices

What is a potential downside of BOJ's ETF purchases regarding corporate governance?

• Lack of resources to analyze company decisions

• Increased scrutiny of corporate decisions

• Higher costs for ETF management

• Improved corporate efficiency

What is the expected change in BOJ's ETF buying according to Goldman Sachs?

• Increase to $150 billion a year

• Decrease to $20 billion a year

• Increase to $70 billion a year

• Remain at $30 billion a year

What percentage of companies in the Nikkei 225 could BOJ become the number one shareholder in by 2017?

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 75%

What has been a challenge for BOJ's monetary policy in terms of the yen?

• Eliminating the yen

• Stabilizing the yen

• Weakening the yen

• Strengthening the yen

What do officials at the BOJ want the government to do more of?

• Increase taxes

• Reduce spending

• Spur economic expansion

• Limit foreign investments