Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (JOF)
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Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. It is managed by Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Japan. It invests in stocks traded on the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya Stock Exchanges, JASDAQ, Mothers, Hercules, Centrex, and other indices. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in stocks of small cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the The Russell/Nomura Small Cap Index. It was formerly known as Japan OTC Equity Fund, Inc. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. was formed on March 22, 1990 and is domiciled in the United States.
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JOF: A Lower PBR Bet Than DFJ
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-22 04:45:12Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund offers aggressive exposure to low PBR Japanese small/mid-caps, benefiting from improving capital allocation trends. JOF's recent NAV performance is strong, with 1-year and 3-year returns of 26.33% and 20.6%, respectively, outpacing its benchmark. It's even better when considering closed NAV discounts. The fund's 1.3% expense ratio is high, but you are getting a more difficult fund exposure, particularly in low PBR investments.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Distributions for October, November and December 2025 Under Its Level Distribution Plan
globenewswire.com
2025-09-12 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: JOF) today declared monthly cash distributions to common shareholders pursuant to its Level Distribution Plan (“LDP”) as follows: Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Distribution Amount October 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 October 31, 2025 $0.0887 November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025 November 28, 2025 $0.0887 December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025 December 31, 2025 $0.0887 The LDP is intended to provide shareholders with a constant, though not guaranteed, fixed rate of distribution each month.
JOF: Benefits Of Investing In Smaller Companies At A Discount To NAV
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-08 07:21:00Japan's economy has been resilient amid export shocks and rising inflation. Growth will be moderate in 2025 and 2026. Japanese small caps stand out in the market based on valuation and financials. JOF is an excellent vehicle to accumulate during dips. However, the current discount is only mildly appealing following the massive 2025 bull run.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2025-09-03 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.
JOF: The Wide Discount To NAV Looks Set To Reduce
seekingalpha.com
2025-07-03 21:25:42Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund which is a Japanese small-cap oriented CEF, has outperformed the US markets and global markets by 2.5-4x this year. Conditions for Japanese industrials look relatively healthy, although Trump's threat to impose a tariff of 30-35% doesn't bode well. The fund's wide NAV discount (averaging 18.5% over the past 5 years) may narrow, thanks to a new level distribution plan and potential share buybacks, boosting investor appeal.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Initiatives to Enhance Shareholder Value
globenewswire.com
2025-06-06 18:15:00NEW YORK, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: JOF) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved two initiatives aimed at addressing the Fund's trading discount. These initiatives include a level distribution plan and a conditional tender offer.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.3118 Ordinary Income Distribution
globenewswire.com
2024-12-09 16:30:00NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.3118 per share payable on December 27, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2024. The ex-dividend date will be December 19, 2024.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2024-09-09 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Change to Deputy Portfolio Manager
globenewswire.com
2024-05-02 16:30:00NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. (“NAM-USA”), the manager of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announces that Hiroaki Tanaka of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.2655 Ordinary Income Distribution
globenewswire.com
2023-12-08 16:15:00NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.2655 per share payable on December 27, 2023 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2023. The ex-dividend date will be December 18, 2023.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2023-09-25 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.
3 ETF Picks to Follow Warren Buffett's Big Bets on Japan
investorplace.com
2023-07-27 00:03:36Warren Buffett, the famed Oracle of Omaha whose monolithic conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A , NYSE: BRK-B ) is a favorite of value investors, is betting big on Japan. This has led to the rise of Japan ETF picks.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2021-09-20 16:15:00NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its virtual-only 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, to consider the election of its Directors. The Directors nominated for election will serve for a term of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to participate in the Meeting is September 27, 2021.
A Surprisingly Low-Vol Asset Class
seekingalpha.com
2021-05-21 16:09:00Relative valuation discounts typically reflect higher volatility, slower earnings growth and/or less predictable earnings.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.1281 Ordinary Income Distribution and $0.2160 Long-Term Capital Gains Distribution
globenewswire.com
2020-12-07 16:30:00NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.1281 per share and a long-term capital gains distribution of $0.2160 per share, payable on December 28, 2020 to shareholders of record on December 18, 2020. The ex-dividend date will be December 17, 2020.
Colgate share price: CLSA, Nomura to Jefferies, Here are the top brokerages views post-results
zeebiz.com
2020-10-22 04:43:24CLSA upgrades Colgate to Outperform from Underperform rating; Target raised to Rs 1,525 From Rs 1,420.
JOF: A Lower PBR Bet Than DFJ
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-22 04:45:12Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund offers aggressive exposure to low PBR Japanese small/mid-caps, benefiting from improving capital allocation trends. JOF's recent NAV performance is strong, with 1-year and 3-year returns of 26.33% and 20.6%, respectively, outpacing its benchmark. It's even better when considering closed NAV discounts. The fund's 1.3% expense ratio is high, but you are getting a more difficult fund exposure, particularly in low PBR investments.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Monthly Distributions for October, November and December 2025 Under Its Level Distribution Plan
globenewswire.com
2025-09-12 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: JOF) today declared monthly cash distributions to common shareholders pursuant to its Level Distribution Plan (“LDP”) as follows: Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Distribution Amount October 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 October 31, 2025 $0.0887 November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025 November 28, 2025 $0.0887 December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025 December 31, 2025 $0.0887 The LDP is intended to provide shareholders with a constant, though not guaranteed, fixed rate of distribution each month.
JOF: Benefits Of Investing In Smaller Companies At A Discount To NAV
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-08 07:21:00Japan's economy has been resilient amid export shocks and rising inflation. Growth will be moderate in 2025 and 2026. Japanese small caps stand out in the market based on valuation and financials. JOF is an excellent vehicle to accumulate during dips. However, the current discount is only mildly appealing following the massive 2025 bull run.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2025-09-03 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.
JOF: The Wide Discount To NAV Looks Set To Reduce
seekingalpha.com
2025-07-03 21:25:42Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund which is a Japanese small-cap oriented CEF, has outperformed the US markets and global markets by 2.5-4x this year. Conditions for Japanese industrials look relatively healthy, although Trump's threat to impose a tariff of 30-35% doesn't bode well. The fund's wide NAV discount (averaging 18.5% over the past 5 years) may narrow, thanks to a new level distribution plan and potential share buybacks, boosting investor appeal.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Initiatives to Enhance Shareholder Value
globenewswire.com
2025-06-06 18:15:00NEW YORK, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: JOF) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved two initiatives aimed at addressing the Fund's trading discount. These initiatives include a level distribution plan and a conditional tender offer.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.3118 Ordinary Income Distribution
globenewswire.com
2024-12-09 16:30:00NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.3118 per share payable on December 27, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2024. The ex-dividend date will be December 19, 2024.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2024-09-09 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Change to Deputy Portfolio Manager
globenewswire.com
2024-05-02 16:30:00NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. (“NAM-USA”), the manager of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announces that Hiroaki Tanaka of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.2655 Ordinary Income Distribution
globenewswire.com
2023-12-08 16:15:00NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.2655 per share payable on December 27, 2023 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2023. The ex-dividend date will be December 18, 2023.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2023-09-25 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.
3 ETF Picks to Follow Warren Buffett's Big Bets on Japan
investorplace.com
2023-07-27 00:03:36Warren Buffett, the famed Oracle of Omaha whose monolithic conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A , NYSE: BRK-B ) is a favorite of value investors, is betting big on Japan. This has led to the rise of Japan ETF picks.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders
globenewswire.com
2021-09-20 16:15:00NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its virtual-only 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, to consider the election of its Directors. The Directors nominated for election will serve for a term of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to participate in the Meeting is September 27, 2021.
A Surprisingly Low-Vol Asset Class
seekingalpha.com
2021-05-21 16:09:00Relative valuation discounts typically reflect higher volatility, slower earnings growth and/or less predictable earnings.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Declares $0.1281 Ordinary Income Distribution and $0.2160 Long-Term Capital Gains Distribution
globenewswire.com
2020-12-07 16:30:00NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it would make an ordinary income distribution of $0.1281 per share and a long-term capital gains distribution of $0.2160 per share, payable on December 28, 2020 to shareholders of record on December 18, 2020. The ex-dividend date will be December 17, 2020.
Colgate share price: CLSA, Nomura to Jefferies, Here are the top brokerages views post-results
zeebiz.com
2020-10-22 04:43:24CLSA upgrades Colgate to Outperform from Underperform rating; Target raised to Rs 1,525 From Rs 1,420.