Japan Beats Forecast

Good news is coming out of Japan for the first quarter. The Nation’s gross domestic product grew at a revised 1.2 percent during the 1st quarter ending in March compared to the same period last year. The result topped economists' estimates for a 1 percent gain. This growth in GDP equals an annualized 5 percent growth for the Japanese economy in real, price-adjusted terms. This statistic also tops economists' views from the initial estimate of 4.9 percent. The Japanese economy seems to be turning a corner and investors may want allocate some capital towards the nation. The iShares MSCI Japan Index (NYSE: EWJ) offers a broad swath of the Japanese economy. Traditionally, small caps offer larger returns during rising market cycles. The Wisdom Tree Japan Small-Cap Dividend (NYSE: DFJ) offers investors a chance to play their growth. Check out Tickerspy's daily indexes.