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Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG) Sets New 12-Month High - Here's Why

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Key Points

  • Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG) reached a new 52-week high at GBX 289 ($3.94) during trading, indicating strong market interest.
  • The fund has a market capitalization of £327.87 million, with a notably high P/E ratio of 775.09, reflecting investor expectations for future growth.
  • Experts suggest that the Japanese equity market presents a promising long-term investment opportunity, supported by potential corporate earnings growth and rising valuation multiples.
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Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as GBX 289 ($3.89) and last traded at GBX 285 ($3.84), with a volume of 387988 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 284 ($3.83).

Schroder Japan Trust Trading Down 0.7%

The firm's fifty day moving average price is GBX 273.49 and its two-hundred day moving average price is GBX 255.64. The stock has a market capitalization of £327.87 million, a PE ratio of 775.09 and a beta of 0.48.

About Schroder Japan Trust

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The Japanese equity market currently offers a compelling long-term investment opportunity. Several developments that are unique to Japan should combine to support sustained corporate earnings growth and increasing valuation multiples in the years ahead. With one of the best performance track records in its sector and a disciplined, active investment approach, SJG is an excellent way of gaining exposure to Japan's exciting potential.

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