NYSE:JOF Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.22 -0.23 (-1.84%) As of 01:26 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesNews and TrendsOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Stock (NYSE:JOF) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get JOF alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$12.21▼$12.4950-Day Range$11.97▼$12.8452-Week Range$10.07▼$12.85Volume29,175 shsAverage Volume90,171 shsMarket Capitalization$346.22 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield8.92%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) is a closed-end investment company focused on providing long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller Japanese companies. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of businesses listed or operating in Japan. Its portfolio may include companies across a range of industries, with an emphasis on smaller-capitalization businesses that the investment manager believes offer growth potential. As a country-focused fund, JOF provides investors with exposure to Japan’s smaller-company segment rather than operating a commercial business or selling products and services directly. The fund was established to invest in Japanese equities and is managed by Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., an investment management firm within the Nomura Group. Its investment strategy and portfolio are centered on Japan’s domestic market and the opportunities available among its smaller public companies.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. JOF Stock News HeadlinesJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (JOF) to Distribute Monthly Dividend of $0.10 on October 30thOctober 13 at 7:33 AM | americanbankingnews.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of ShareholdersSeptember 10, 2026 | globenewswire.comYour book is insideThe "Sucker's Bet" Most New Options Traders Fall For Most people who try options lose money the same way. They don't know the rules. They don't know what to avoid. And they hand their account to Wall Street on a silver platter. Normally $29.97. Free today.October 14 at 1:00 AM | Profits Run (Ad)Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Distributions for October, November, and December 2026 Under Its Level Distribution PlanSeptember 10, 2026 | globenewswire.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund Announces Final Results of 10% Tender OfferJuly 10, 2026 | quiverquant.comQJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender OfferJuly 10, 2026 | globenewswire.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender OfferJuly 2, 2026 | globenewswire.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer and Re-Leveling of Level Distribution PlanMay 22, 2026 | globenewswire.comSee More Headlines JOF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have JOF shares performed this year? Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's stock was trading at $11.07 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, JOF shares have increased by 10.4% and is now trading at $12.2210. Who are Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund include Noble Wealth Management PBC (0.26%) and Sax Wealth Advisors LLC (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Arthur Blake Laby, Paige Ouimet, David B Chemidlin and Tina Jones. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Company Calendar Today10/14/2026Record date for 10/30 Dividend10/15/2026Ex-Dividend for 10/30 Dividend10/15/2026Dividend Payable10/30/2026Record date for 11/30 Dividend11/16/2026Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend11/16/2026Dividend Payable11/30/2026Fiscal Year End2/28/2027Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (5m+) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 JOF's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. JOF has been in this zone for over 5 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Capital Markets Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:JOF CIK859796 Webwww.nomura-asset.com Phone81-3-6387-4066FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares28,330,000Free Float28,051,000Market Cap$346.22 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.53 Don't Wait for the OpenAI IPOThe AI wave will soon hit public markets with Anthropic and OpenAI set to go public later this year. However, you don't have to wait to invest. 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