Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG) Shares Pass Above 50 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

Key Points

• Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG) shares have surpassed their 50-day moving average, trading as high as GBX 267.64 ($3.62) on Thursday.
• The company boasts a market cap of £309.71 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.18, indicating a potential value investment in the current market.
• Experts suggest the Japanese equity market presents a compelling long-term investment opportunity, driven by unique developments expected to boost corporate earnings growth.

Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG - ) crossed above its fifty day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 252.79 ($3.41) and traded as high as GBX 267.64 ($3.62). Schroder Japan Trust shares last traded at GBX 265 ($3.58), with a volume of 66,098 shares traded.

Schroder Japan Trust Price Performance

The company has a market cap of £309.71 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.18 and a beta of 0.48. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 252.79 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 249.47.

About Schroder Japan Trust

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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