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Daily Brief ESG: Solving the Issue of Increasing Trading Liquidity in Japanese Stocks Is More Than Analyst Coverage.. and more

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  • Solving the Issue of Increasing Trading Liquidity in Japanese Stocks Is More Than Analyst Coverage..


Solving the Issue of Increasing Trading Liquidity in Japanese Stocks Is More Than Analyst Coverage..

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Market structure is the main factor hindering trading liquidity. In addition to the cross-holdings that remain, ETFs held by the Bank of Japan cast a shadow over trading liquidity.
  • Companies are key on this issue. In addition to accelerating to reducte cross-shareholdings, English-language disclosure of annual securities reports, which are in high demand by long-term investors, should be promoted.
  • If long-term overseas investors get serious about investing in Japanese equities, the increase in trading liquidity in Japanese equities will be sustainable, and broker coverage will naturally expand.

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