JOF

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund

JOF

Market cap $306M

Overview Fund Activity

10.81 USD

-0.06

0.55%

At close Updated Sep 15, 2:54 PM EDT

1 day

-0.55%

5 days

-0.28%

1 month

3.64%

3 months

12.02%

6 months

27.63%

Year to date

39.66%

1 year

34.12%

5 years

29.15%

10 years

7.99%

About: Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller capitalization Japanese equity securities. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as banks, chemicals, construction, electric appliances, financing business, food, Information and Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, and others.

Financials Asset Management

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

16% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $187M [Q1] → $216M (+$29.2M) [Q2]

0.5% more ownership

Funds ownership: 78.64% [Q1] → 79.15% (+0.5%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 2 (+0) [Q2]

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 51 [Q1] → 50 (-1) [Q2]

17% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 15 | Existing positions reduced: 18

20% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 5

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about JOF published over the past 30 days

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Distributions for October, November and December 2025 Under Its Level Distribution Plan

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: JOF) today declared monthly cash distributions to common shareholders pursuant to its Level Distribution Plan (“LDP”) as follows: Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Distribution Amount October 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 October 31, 2025 $0.0887 November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025 November 28, 2025 $0.0887 December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025 December 31, 2025 $0.0887 The LDP is intended to provide shareholders with a constant, though not guaranteed, fixed rate of distribution each month.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Distributions for October, November and December 2025 Under Its Level Distribution Plan

JOF: Benefits Of Investing In Smaller Companies At A Discount To NAV

Japan's economy has been resilient amid export shocks and rising inflation. Growth will be moderate in 2025 and 2026. Japanese small caps stand out in the market based on valuation and financials. JOF is an excellent vehicle to accumulate during dips. However, the current discount is only mildly appealing following the massive 2025 bull run.

JOF: Benefits Of Investing In Smaller Companies At A Discount To NAV

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

NEW YORK, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

JOF: The Wide Discount To NAV Looks Set To Reduce

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund which is a Japanese small-cap oriented CEF, has outperformed the US markets and global markets by 2.5-4x this year. Conditions for Japanese industrials look relatively healthy, although Trump's threat to impose a tariff of 30-35% doesn't bode well. The fund's wide NAV discount (averaging 18.5% over the past 5 years) may narrow, thanks to a new level distribution plan and potential share buybacks, boosting investor appeal.

JOF: The Wide Discount To NAV Looks Set To Reduce

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Initiatives to Enhance Shareholder Value

NEW YORK, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: JOF) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved two initiatives aimed at addressing the Fund's trading discount. These initiatives include a level distribution plan and a conditional tender offer.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Initiatives to Enhance Shareholder Value

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.3118 Ordinary Income Distribution

NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.3118 per share payable on December 27, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2024. The ex-dividend date will be December 19, 2024.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.3118 Ordinary Income Distribution

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Change to Deputy Portfolio Manager

NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. (“NAM-USA”), the manager of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announces that Hiroaki Tanaka of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Change to Deputy Portfolio Manager

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.2655 Ordinary Income Distribution

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.2655 per share payable on December 27, 2023 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2023. The ex-dividend date will be December 18, 2023.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.2655 Ordinary Income Distribution

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