How have JOF shares performed in 2024?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's stock was trading at $7.59 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, JOF stock has increased by 1.7% and is now trading at $7.72. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 8,200 shares, an increase of 203.7% from the March 15th total of 2,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 48,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. View Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Short Interest .

How often does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund declared an annual dividend on Friday, December 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 19th will be given a dividend of $0.2655 per share on Wednesday, December 27th. This represents a yield of 3.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 18th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous annual dividend of $0.05. Read our dividend analysis for JOF .

Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund a good dividend stock?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (NYSE:JOF) pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.46%. Read our dividend analysis for JOF .

How do I buy shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund?

Shares of JOF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$7.72

+0.04 (+0.52%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $7.71
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$7.77
50-Day Range: $7.60
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$8.03
52-Week Range: $6.64
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$8.06

Volume: 145,239 shs
Average Volume: 49,462 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 3.50%
Price Target: N/A

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About Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Stock (NYSE:JOF)

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. It is managed by Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Japan. It invests in stocks traded on the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya Stock Exchanges, JASDAQ, Mothers, Hercules, Centrex, and other indices. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in stocks of small cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the The Russell/Nomura Small Cap Index. It was formerly known as Japan OTC Equity Fund, Inc. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. was formed on March 22, 1990 and is domiciled in the United States.

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JOF Stock News Headlines

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

Japanese large caps to lead Nikkei 225 rally for now- Bernstein

March 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc Sees Major Exit by Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund

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March 18, 2024 | reuters.com

The BOJ won't sway Japan's trillions of investment abroad

March 15, 2024 | msn.com

Japan's Feb Inflation Likely Quickened as BOJ Weighs Ditching Negative Rates: Reuters Poll

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

Flexibility to invest across large, mid and small cap stocks: Go for flexi-cap funds to manage risks

March 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

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Bank of Japan skips ETF buying, stoking policy speculation

February 22, 2024 | reuters.com

At last, FOMO puts Japan's stocks back on global wishlist

February 22, 2024 | money.usnews.com

Japan's Feb Factory Activity Extends Declines as Conditions Worsen - PMI

February 22, 2024 | msn.com

GRAPHIC-Japanese stocks within reach of record highs, and yet inexpensive

February 22, 2024 | money.usnews.com

Japan's Jan Inflation Likely to Lag BOJ Target for First Time in Nearly 2 Years: Reuters Poll

February 6, 2024 | msn.com

Japan Can Retain Deflation-Fighting Mandate Even if BOJ Ends Negative Rates -Govt Official

January 31, 2024 | money.usnews.com

Factbox-Japan's Small Cohort of Listed Firms Led by Women

January 16, 2024 | bloomberg.com

Japan’s Input Inflation Flatlines for Weakest Result Since 2021

January 6, 2024 | investing.com

Sparx Japan Small Cap Fund (0P00009YDQ)

December 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund's Strategic Moves: Spotlight on transcosmos inc

December 13, 2023 | msn.com

Japan agrees tax cuts to support households, defeat deflation

December 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.2655 Ordinary Income Distribution

October 31, 2023 | msn.com

Analysis: Japan unshackles its sliding bond market

October 31, 2023 | reuters.com

Morning Bid: All eyes on Bank of Japan's 1% yield cap

October 31, 2023 | marketwatch.com

BOJ Keeps Cap for 10-Year Government Bond Yield, But Calls for More Flexibility

September 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

September 5, 2023 | nasdaq.com

Japan bond yields stifled by BOJ's heavy hand as investors hold out

August 1, 2023 | reuters.com

Hungry investors queue up as Japan's BOJ lifts yields bit by bit

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:JOF
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 859796
Web: funds.nomura-asset.com
Phone: 81-3-6387-4066
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

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Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.60

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Key Executives

Mr. Yutaka Itabashi (Age 58)
President and Director
Katayama Atsushi
Lead Portfolio Manager
Mr. Takeshi Ebihara
Portfolio Mngr of the Japan Equity Team

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JOF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JOF shares performed in 2024?: Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's stock was trading at $7.59 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, JOF stock has increased by 1.7% and is now trading at $7.72.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund?: Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 8,200 shares, an increase of 203.7% from the March 15th total of 2,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 48,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.
View Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Short Interest.
How often does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund?: Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund declared an annual dividend on Friday, December 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 19th will be given a dividend of $0.2655 per share on Wednesday, December 27th. This represents a yield of 3.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 18th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous annual dividend of $0.05.
Read our dividend analysis for JOF.

Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund a good dividend stock?: Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (NYSE:JOF) pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.46%.
Read our dividend analysis for JOF.
How do I buy shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund?: Shares of JOF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:JOF) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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