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19.08.202623:50:00UTC+00Foreign Investors Flock Back to Japanese Equities as Flows Swing to ¥621.2B Influx

Foreign appetite for Japanese stocks has sharply rebounded, with overseas investors turning net buyers after a previous period of heavy outflows. The latest data, updated on 19 August 2026, show foreign investments in Japanese equities registering a net inflow of ¥621.2 billion, a marked reversal from the prior reading of a ¥368.6 billion net outflow.

The swing of nearly ¥1 trillion in foreign flows underscores a renewed interest in Japan’s equity market. While the data do not specify the drivers behind this shift, the move from negative to strongly positive territory suggests that global investors are once again positioning into Japanese assets after previously pulling back. Market participants will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this marks the beginning of a sustained trend in foreign buying of Japanese stocks.

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