Are Japan's banks stocks a good investment?

Japan's banking sector is one of the richest and largest in the world, with 2019 estimates signalling that its banks held more than 18 trillion U.S. dollars worth of assets. So if you want to take look at how this country's financial system is fairing, exploring the bellwether that is Japan's banks stocks is a pretty good start.

Who owns Japan's stocks?

With assistance from Matt Turner and Toru Fujioka The Bank of Japan has taken over as the biggest owner of the nation’s stocks, with the total value of its holdings climbing well above $400 billion.

What is the most popular stock index in Japan?

While the TSE is the main exchange, the most popular Japanese stock index is the Nikkei 225 ( Japan225 ), which tracks the performance of 225 large corporations from a broad range of industries. The index was established in May 1949 as the country's economy began to recover from World War II.