Discovering Japan’s Undiscovered Gems in August 2024

As Japan's stock markets continue to show modest gains, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising 0.8% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.2%, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks for potential opportunities amid a backdrop of economic stability and ongoing monetary policy adjustments by the Bank of Japan.

Actively Managed Japan Stock ETFs Outperform in Resilient Market

In April, when Rayliant Global Advisors rolled out its new Japan ETF, the Rayliant SMDAM Japan Equity ETF in partnership with Sumitomo-Mitsui DS Asset Management, it also opted for an actively managed strategy. In the four months since launch, the fund has gained about 6%, according to data from VettaFi.