

Japan is the world’s fourth-largest economy, yet it is often overlooked by global investors. In this episode of QuotedData in Focus, Matthew Read explores why Japan may now offer one of the most compelling opportunities in the investment trust market. The video looks at Japan’s high government debt, why its domestically held debt makes the situation different from countries such as the UK, and how long-standing investor bias still shapes perceptions of the Japanese market. It also examines the impact of corporate governance reforms, the unwinding of cross-shareholdings and the changes that have made Japanese companies more accessible to foreign investors. With Japan’s market breaking through levels last seen during the 1980s boom, a weaker yen and renewed interest in shareholder-friendly reforms, could now be the time for investors to take a fresh look? Subscribe to QuotedData for more investment trust insights, fund analysis and market commentary. #quoteddata #investmenttrust #investing #japan #equity #stocks #funds #jpmorgan