NYSE:JOF Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.68 +0.18 (+1.40%) Closing price 10/2/2026 03:58 PM EasternExtended Trading$12.66 -0.03 (-0.24%) As of 10/2/2026 07:30 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 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$12.61▼$12.7250-Day Range$11.16▼$12.8452-Week Range$9.94▼$12.85Volume16,932 shsAverage Volume60,896 shsMarket Capitalization$359.37 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield8.59%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. 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. 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Announces Annual Meeting of ShareholdersSeptember 10, 2026 | globenewswire.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Distributions for October, November, and December 2026 Under Its Level Distribution PlanSeptember 10, 2026 | globenewswire.comFirst Look: Elon’s “Starphone”Rumors are swirling that Elon Musk is developing a new mobile device that could rival the iPhone. It's said to be thinner, longer-lasting on battery, and cheaper to produce, with the ability to work worldwide without relying on cell towers. Former Bloomberg reporter and SAC Capital trader Josh Baylin says the evidence is mounting. He notes the FCC recently gave Musk a green light connected to his mobile plans, adding fuel to speculation. Baylin previously called the smartphone boom in 2004 and predicted Apple would sell a billion phones when others expected a fraction of that.October 4 at 1:00 AM | Stansberry Research (Ad)Japan 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.comJapan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc.May 17, 2026 | money.usnews.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 the year. Since then, JOF stock has increased by 14.6% and is now trading at $12.6850. Who are Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund include Noble Wealth Management PBC (0.26%). 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. 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 Today10/04/2026Record 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 (4m+) 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 4 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$359.37 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.53 The 7 Hottest IPO Stories of 2026MarketBeat just released its list of the 7 hottest IPOs expected to hit Wall Street in 2026. 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