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The fund invests in the Japanese equity market. It focuses on investments that comply with environmental, social and governance standards.
Management fee: 0.50%
Fund manager: Nordea Investment Funds S.A.
What is the Japanese market?
Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and has a long history as a highly developed industrialised country. Its stock market is centred around the Tokyo Stock Exchange, one of the biggest exchanges in the world. Japan has strong industrial and technology sectors as well as high-quality exporters.
Although Japan has faced slow economic growth, deflation and an ageing population since the 1990s, it remains an important player in the global economy.
Japan as an investment
Investing in Japan can offer benefits you may not find in other markets. Japan provides a different business environment, world-class companies and often lower valuations compared with many other developed markets. At the same time, it’s good to consider the challenges: an ageing population, slow economic growth and fluctuations in the yen, all of which may affect your returns. Well-known Japanese companies include Toyota, Sony and Nintendo.
Adding Japan to your portfolio can improve diversification, as the Japanese market often moves differently from other developed markets. This makes Japan an attractive choice, especially if you are a long-term investor looking to broaden your portfolio globally. However, to get a balanced portfolio and manage your risks, it’s still wise to diversify your investments across several regions.
