The Nikkei 225 is a stock index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange which tracks 225 companies. It is a price-weighted index, which means it’s an average of the share prices of the companies listed. Find out some of the stocks on the Nikkei 225 and how you can invest in it.
Some of the stocks on the Nikkei 225 include:
| Company | Ticker |
|---|---|
| Canon | CAJ |
| Panasonic | PCRFY |
| Sony | SNE |
| Nissan Motor Co. | NSANY |
| Toyota Motor Corp. | TM |
| Mazda Motor Corp. | MZDAY |
You can’t invest in the Nikkei 225 directly, unless you want to buy shares in all 225 companies, which would be a pricey and long winded way of getting exposure. An easier way to get exposure to it is with an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
ETFs are basically a collection of stocks – they’re designed to reflect an underlying index. In this case, the Nikkei 225.
You need to have an account open with a share trading platform that lets you trade international stocks. You’ll also need to consider the exchange rate between the pound and the yen.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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