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About
History
Why trade?
About
History
Why trade?
The Japan 225 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 225 leading companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is the most widely used and best-known measure of Japanese equity markets. The Japan has seen tremendous growth since its inception, with many of the component stocks growing at very high rates year after year.
The index is composed of stocks from a wide variety of industries, so it offers investors exposure to the broader Japanese economy. As such, it can be used as an indicator of the overall health of Japan's economy. The Japan 225 is an important component of any portfolio, giving traders and investors access to economic performance data in one place.
The Japan 225 has an incredible history of highs and lows. In 2009, it reached its lowest point of 7173.10 on March 6th. But just 11 years later, on May 19th 2023, the index hit an all-time high of 30808.35 points! This is an incredible testament to the resilience and strength of the Japanese economy. As a trader, these numbers are incredibly impressive and should not be overlooked. It's easy to see why the Japan 225 is one of the most closely watched and traded indices in the world!
The high liquidity of the underlying stocks makes it easier to open and close positions quickly. Plus, Japan is a large economy with significant opportunitiesy for capital growth, so traders could benefit from investing in this index.
The list of companies that make up the Japan 225 includes some of the biggest names in Japan, such as Toyota, Honda, Sony, and Softbank. There are also several energy companies and real estate firms on the list. This broad range of stocks gives traders a good opportunity to capitalize on potential price movements across different sectors.
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* The spreads provided are a reflection of the time-weighted average. Though Skilling attempts to provide competitive spreads during all trading hours, clients should note that these may vary and are susceptible to underlying market conditions. The above is provided for indicative purposes only. Clients are advised to check important news announcements on our Economic Calendar, which may result in the widening of spreads, amongst other instances.
The above spreads are applicable under normal trading conditions. Skilling has the right to amend the above spreads according to market conditions as per the 'Terms and Conditions'.
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Why Trade [[data.name]]
Make the most of price fluctuations - no matter what direction the price swings and without capital restrictions that come with buying the underlying asset.
CFDs
Indices
Capitalise on rising prices (go long)
Capitalise on falling prices (go short)
Trade with leverage
Hold larger positions than the cash you have at your disposal
Trade on volatility
No need to own the asset
No commissions
Just low spreads
Manage risk with in-platform tools
Ability to set take profit and stop loss levels