BOJ to speed up ETF purchases, doubling planned sales pace from January

Japan’s central bank plans to accelerate its exchange-traded fund (ETF) sales, with reporting indicating the pace will more than double starting in January. The update shifts the expected annual pace higher, reflecting a change in how the BOJ continues to manage its ETF holdings.

Nikkei Asia reports that the BOJ will increase the pace from January to more than double the prior rate. Channel NewsAsia similarly focuses on the BOJ’s set selling pace, putting a specific annual figure on the plan. Together, the accounts align on the direction of travel—faster ETF sales—while differing in how they frame the change: one emphasizes the proportional increase, and the other emphasizes the absolute annual amount.