Bank of Japan wraps up stock divestment, weighs timing to sell ETFs

Central bank's activity in equities market may pause for first time since 2010

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The BOJ has purchased stocks and ETFs over the years, an unusual step for a central bank. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

ISAYA SHIMIZU

TOKYO -- With the Bank of Japan winding down stock transactions, which have continued in some form since December 2010, the market's focus turns to when and how the central bank disposes of its 76 trillion yen ($520 billion) in ETFs.

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