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Analysts note that Japanese stock markets continue to face investor caution and downward pressure, even as underlying corporate earnings reach historic highs.
French banking group Natixis has updated its asset allocation strategy, increasing its position in Japanese stocks while simultaneously cutting back on United States equity holdings amid changing market outlooks.
A market strategist argues that cyclical, fundamental, and technical factors now present a strong opportunity to invest in Japanese equities following the recent technology sector sell-off.
The global asset manager overseeing $1.5 trillion raised its weighting in Japanese equities just before the country's 10-year government bond yield reached a century-high level, betting on sustained economic expansion.
Japanese equities face headwinds as central bank policy shifts drive up borrowing costs, weighing on corporate profitability and market sentiment.
Foreign ownership of Japanese equities has reached a new record, largely attributed to the global boom in artificial intelligence technology.
Natixis Investment Managers has reallocated funds toward Japanese equities, anticipating sustained economic growth and rising bond yields, while reducing its position in U.S. stocks.
Japanese equities finished the trading session in positive territory, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index gaining 0.38%.
Digital brokerage Moomoo Securities Japan plans to boost single-stock options for Japanese equities to capitalize on growing demand from the retail investors.