Japan Smaller Capitalization FundJOF
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.
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+1) [Q1 2025]
6% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $176M [Q4 2024] → $187M (+$11.3M) [Q1 2025]
2.17% less ownership
Funds ownership: 80.82% [Q4 2024] → 78.64% (-2.17%) [Q1 2025]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 55 [Q4 2024] → 51 (-4) [Q1 2025]
30% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 14 | Existing positions reduced: 20
57% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 3 | Existing positions closed: 7
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