Why investors are looking east towards Japan

SPONSORED CONTENT - Exciting things are happening in Japan, and they should be of interest to anyone looking for investment opportunities in 2019.

Canaccord japan-article

Accentuate the positive

Exciting things are happening in Japan, and they should be of interest to anyone looking for investment opportunities in 2019. Over the last 15 years, returns from the Japanese equity market, reported in sterling and including dividend income, have actually been very close to those from the UK. Since the end of 2002, the FTSE All-Share Index has generated compound annual returns of 8.6%, compared with the TOPIX Index of 8.0% and the narrower Nikkei 225 Index of larger companies of 9.7%. What's more, there's potential for further progress.

Subscribe to MoneyWeek

Subscribe to MoneyWeek today and get your first six magazine issues absolutely FREE

Get 6 issues free
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/mw70aro6gl1676370748.jpg

Sign up to Money Morning

Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter

Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter

Sign up
MoneyWeek

MoneyWeek is written by a team of experienced and award-winning journalists, plus expert columnists. As well as daily digital news and features, MoneyWeek also publishes a weekly magazine, covering investing and personal finance. From share tips, pensions, gold to practical investment tips - we provide a round-up to help you make money and keep it.