The Tokyo Stock Exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is considered one of the most important financial centers in Asia. It was founded in 1878 and is now managed by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Ltd.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s activities include trading in securities such as stocks, bonds and derivatives. It also provides brokerage, depository and clearing services for investors. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange market is very liquid and is dominated by Japanese companies, although foreign companies are also listed. Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are subject to strict regulations regarding financial transparency and regulatory compliance.
The Nikkei 225 Index
The Nikkei 225 Index is a stock market index that measures the performance of the 225 largest companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. It is considered one of the most important indicators of the Japanese stock market and is widely used by investors to assess Japan’s economic performance.
The Nikkei 225 Index is based on market capitalization and is updated every two seconds during trading hours. It is calculated by taking into account the closing price of each company included in the index, weighted by the number of shares outstanding.
Companies included in the index are selected based on criteria such as market capitalization, trading volume and financial performance. The companies included in the index are generally leading companies in various sectors, such as financial services, automotive, technology and consumer services.
The performance of the Nikkei 225 Index is considered a barometer of Japan’s economic performance and investor confidence in the Japanese stock market. Fluctuations in the index can reflect global economic trends, government policies and specific company news.
Here are the 20 largest companies in the Nikkei 225 Index, ranked by market capitalization as of February 12, 2023:
- Toyota Motor Corp.
- SoftBank Group Corp.
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Sony Corp.
- Nintendo Co., Ltd.
- Panasonic Corp.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
- Hitachi, Ltd.
- Fanuc Corp.
- Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Toshiba Corp.
- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
- Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Keyence Corp.
- Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
- Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- KDDI Corp.
- Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
Note that this list may vary depending on market fluctuations and changing economic conditions. It is always important to do thorough research before making an investment decision.
