NYSE:JOF Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) Stock Price, News & Analysis $11.52 +0.02 (+0.13%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:47 PM EasternExtended Trading$11.52 0.00 (0.00%) As of 05/22/2026 07:10 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock 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$11.50▼$11.6650-Day Range$10.47▼$11.8852-Week Range$9.03▼$12.76Volume46,989 shsAverage Volume66,968 shsMarket Capitalization$326.22 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield8.51%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) is a U.S.-listed closed-end investment company dedicated to long-term capital appreciation through exposure to Japan’s smaller capitalization equities. The fund seeks to identify and invest in firms whose market valuations and growth prospects may be overlooked by broader market indices, offering investors differentiated access to Japan’s domestic growth opportunities. The portfolio typically comprises equity securities of companies traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and other recognized Japanese markets, with a focus on firms outside the large-cap segment. A bottom-up, fundamental research process guides security selection, with attention to business models, management quality and sector positioning. Key sectors represented in the fund’s holdings include industrials, technology, consumer discretionary, healthcare and financials. As a closed-end structure, JOF provides continuous public market trading while allowing portfolio managers to take a long-term view without the pressure of daily redemptions. The fund’s share price may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value, creating potential entry points for investors seeking targeted exposure to Japan’s small-cap equity universe within a single, NYSE-listed vehicle.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive JOF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. 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Fortune calls it 'the biggest change to the world's relationship with the dollar' in a generation. Stansberry says Trump's money reset - enacted through executive orders and a treaty signed by 13 nations in December 2025 called Pax Silica - could determine whether you are enriched or quietly impoverished by the shift already underway. | Porter & Company (Ad)JOF: Japanese Small Caps Alongside Structural Improvements And Moderate ValuationsApril 30, 2026 | seekingalpha.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Board Approves Cash Tender Offer for 10% of Outstanding SharesApril 17, 2026 | quiverquant.comQJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Board Determination to Proceed with Conditional Tender OfferApril 17, 2026 | globenewswire.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Cash Distributions to ShareholdersMarch 10, 2026 | quiverquant.comQJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Distributions for April, May and June 2026 Under Its Level Distribution PlanMarch 10, 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 start of the year. Since then, JOF shares have increased by 4.0% and is now trading at $11.5150. Who are Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's major shareholders? Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (17.92%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (12.36%), Saba Capital Management L.P. (5.65%) and Bank of America Corp DE (1.56%). Insiders that own company stock include Rodney A Buck, 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund investors own include PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income Fund (PGP), Pimco Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (PDO), Orchid Island Capital (ORC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Energy Transfer (ET), DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) and iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF (COMT). Company Calendar Record date for 5/29 Dividend5/15/2026Ex-Dividend for 5/29 Dividend5/15/2026Today5/26/2026Dividend Payable5/29/2026Record date for 6/30 Dividend6/15/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend6/15/2026Dividend Payable6/30/2026Fiscal 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 (2w+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 For the last 2 weeks, JOF's financial health has been in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry FIN - INVEST FUND Sub-IndustryFinancial Services Current SymbolNYSE:JOF CIK859796 Webfunds.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$326.22 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.50 The 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026Discover the 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026 and secure reliable income in uncertain markets. 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