- The MSCI Japan Index is one of the most widely tracked benchmarks for investors seeking exposure to Japan¡¦s
developed economy. It measures the performance of the large- and mid-cap segments of the Japanese market.
- With 190 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free-float-adjusted market capitalisation of Japan¡¦s
listed equities and provides diversified exposure to the local market.
- Investors gaining exposure to Japan through this index also benefit from access to a diverse mix of globally competitive
sectors, including automotive, industrial automation, advanced electronics, consumer discretionary, and financial
services.
- Japan has a heavier weighting toward industrials, automation, robotics, and export-oriented companies. In contrast,
the US is dominated by mega-cap technology and platform firms.
WHY CHOOSE THIS FUND?
- This ETF can be utilised to gain broadly diversified global exposure through a single fund, providing a simple and costeffective
way to diversify offshore.
- Most ETFs listed on the JSE that provide exposure to Japan do so indirectly by tracking broader global indices and offer a
low weighting to Japan. This ETF will provide investors with country-specific exposure to Japan.
- The MSCI Japan Index offers investors a targeted and efficient exposure to Asia¡¦s largest and most developed economy -
all through a single trade.
- This global portfolio offers sector, currency, geographic, and macroeconomic diversification, enabling investors to reduce
concentration risk while gaining exposure to a mature, globally integrated, and reforming economy.
- Despite Japan¡¦s equity market scale, Japan¡¦s weighting in major global indices does not reflect the actual size or
importance of its market. This means South African investors are underexposed to Japan¡¦s diverse and dynamic equity
market, and the Satrix MSCI Japan ETF now provides an opportunity to address this.
- ETFs have several advantages, offering trading flexibility, liquidity, portfolio diversification, tax benefits, and transparency
in a cost-effective vehicle.
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