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Factor Investment in the Japanese Equity Market
Letter from SuMi TRUST: Factor Investment in the Japanese Equity Market – Current Environment and Investment Strategies
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Our journey so far
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Japan's Sustainable Tourism Boom
[External Link] In this piece published by Wealth Briefing, Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of the Sakigake High Alpha at SuMi TRUST, discusses the opportunities and challenges that are presented by Japan's current tourism boom.
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The Impact of the Proposed TOPIX Revisions
Letter from SuMi TRUST: Chief Strategist Hiroyuki Ueno explains the proposed revisions to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Price Index (TOPIX) and what this means for companies and investors.
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SuMi’s Coffee Break Column – Improving Shareholder Returns: Shame Culture and the Group Mentality in Japan
In the past, observers have called the Japanese hypersensitive to the expectations of (and potential for criticism from) those around them. In this article we argue that in a country traditionally slow to change, this group mentality is working as a force for positive change in improving shareholder returns.
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Highlights for Japanese Equities in the 2nd Half of 2024
Chief Strategist Hiroyuki Ueno shares SuMi TRUST's outlook on Japanese equity highlights for the second half of 2024.
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Market Review for June 2024
In June, Japanese equities saw gains with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices rising by 1.3% and 2.8% respectively, driven by factors such as semiconductor stock rebounds, dividend reinvestment, the weak yen and positive sentiment regarding the performance of US equities. There was some volatility earlier in the month, but the market stabilised towards the end.
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Save the Date: The FSA’s “Japan Weeks 2024”
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is hosting "Japan Weeks 2024" - a series of events aiming to boost Japan's profile as a leading asset management and global financial centre with the participation of overseas investors and asset management firms. Investment Director Oki Shiozawa introduces the series of events scheduled this Autumn and explains why overseas investors should visit Japan.
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Bank of Japan to Scale Down Huge Bond-buying Programme
[EXTERNAL LINK] SuMi TRUST's Senior Strategist, Katsutoshi Inadome shares his views on the Bank of Japan's decision to scale down its bond-buying programme and the state of inflation in Japan.
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Japan Outlook in H2 2024
Chief Strategist Hiroyuki Ueno and Senior Strategist Katsutoshi Inadome share SuMi TRUST's outlook for the Japanese economy in the second half of 2024.
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Market Review for May 2024
In May the Japanese Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices experienced a minor rebound, rising by 0.2% and 1.1% respectively. In the first third of the month small caps performed above expectations but from mid-May onwards larger names dominated. April-May also saw an increase of 1.6 times in share buybacks compared to the same time last year, this comes amid Japanese companies gaining an increased awareness of returning value to shareholders.