Why Japan is a prime market for active strategies

Earlier in 2024, Tokyo-listed equities hit 1,000 trillion yen for the first time, with the Nikkei breaking new ground for the first time since 1989. Now, the market has become a hotspot for active investors seeking alpha. But how can investors explore opportunities. Nikko Asset Management’s latest investment guide, Breaking Through the Cycle, explores how decades of changes, from corporate governance improvements to cutting cross-shareholdings, have created an environment where smaller and mid-sized companies – often overlooked by passive strategies – have significant potential. The guide...