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Invest in the Nikkei 225

Find out what the Nikkei 225 is and how you can invest in it.

Zoe Stabler
Zoe Stabler

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What's in this guide?

  1. What stocks are on the Nikkei 225?
  2. How to invest in the Nikkei
  3. Nikkei ETFs
  4. Compare Nikkei trading platforms
The Nikkei 225 is a stock index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange which tracks 225 companies. It is a price-weighted index, which means it’s an average of the share prices of the companies listed. Find out some of the stocks on the Nikkei 225 and how you can invest in it.

What stocks are on the Nikkei 225?

Some of the stocks on the Nikkei 225 include:

CompanyTicker
Canon Inc.CAJ
Panasonic Corp. PCRFY
Sony Corp. SNE
Nissan Motor Co. NSANY
Toyota Motor Corp. TM
Mazda Motor Corp. MZDAY

How to invest in the Nikkei

You can’t invest in the Nikkei 225 directly, unless you want to buy shares in all 225 companies, which would be a pricey and long winded way of getting exposure. An easier way to get exposure to it is with an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

ETFs are basically a collection of stocks – they’re designed to reflect an underlying index. In this case, the Nikkei 225.

Nikkei ETFs

  • iShares Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF
  • Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D (GBP)
  • MAXIS Nikkei 225 Index ETF
  • Daiwa ETF Nikkei 225.

You need to have an account open with a share trading platform that lets you trade international stocks. You’ll also need to consider the exchange rate between the pound and the yen.

Compare Nikkei trading platforms

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Name Product Price per trade Frequent trader rate Platform fees Brand description
Fineco
Fineco
UK: £2.95
US: $3.95
EU: €3.95
N/A
£0
Your first 100 trades are free with Fineco (T&Cs apply)
Fineco Bank is good for share traders and investors looking for a complete platform and wide offer. The minimum deposit with Fineco is £0. Capital at risk.
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eToro Free Stocks
eToro Free Stocks
£0
N/A
£0
Capital at risk. 0% commission but other fees may apply. The minimum deposit with eToro is $500.
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account
Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account
£11.95
£5.95
£0
Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's number one platform for private investors, with the depth of features you'd expect from an established platform. The minimum deposit with HL is £1. Capital at risk.
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Degiro Share Dealing
Degiro Share Dealing
UK: £1.75 + 0.014% (max £5)
US: €0.50 + $0.004 per share
N/A
£0
Degiro is widely seen as one of the best low-cost share brokers, for people who are looking to trade regularly. The minimum deposit with Degiro is £0. Capital at risk.
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interactive investor Trading Account
interactive investor Trading Account
£7.99 (with one free trade per month)
N/A
£9.99 per month
Interactive Investor offers everything most investors need. Its flat fees makes it pricey for small portfolios, but cheap for big ones. The minimum deposit with ii is £0. Capital at risk.
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Name Product Minimum deposit Maximum annual fee Price per trade Brand description
interactive investor Stocks and Shares ISA
interactive investor Stocks and Shares ISA
Any lump sum or £25 a month
£119.88
£7.99
Interactive Investor offers everything most investors need. Its flat fees makes it pricey for small portfolios, but cheap for big ones. Capital at risk.
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Moneyfarm stocks and shares ISA
Moneyfarm stocks and shares ISA
£1500
0.75%
£0
Moneyfarm helps you meet your investment goals with fully-managed portfolios designed around you. Capital at risk.
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Hargreaves Lansdown Stocks and Shares ISA
Hargreaves Lansdown Stocks and Shares ISA
£100
0.45%
£11.95
Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's biggest wealth manager. It's got everything you'll need, from beginners to experienced investors. Capital at risk.
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Nutmeg stocks and shares ISA
Nutmeg stocks and shares ISA
£100
0.75%
£0
Nutmeg offers three types of portfolios. Choose the one that goes with your investment style. Capital at risk.
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Saxo Markets Stocks and Shares ISA
Saxo Markets Stocks and Shares ISA
No minimum deposit requirement
0.12%
£8.00
Saxo Markets offers a wide access to a range of stocks, ETFs and funds. Capital at risk.
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AJ Bell Stocks and Shares ISA
AJ Bell Stocks and Shares ISA
£500
0.25%
£9.95
AJ Bell is a good all-rounder for people who to choose between shares, funds, ISAs and pensions. Capital at risk.
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Fidelity Stocks and Shares ISA
Fidelity Stocks and Shares ISA
£1000 or a regular savings plan from £50
0.35%
£10.00
Fidelity is another good all-rounder, offering a good package at a decent price. Not suited for trading shares. Capital at risk.
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Legal & General stocks and shares ISA
Legal & General stocks and shares ISA
£100 or £20 a month
0.61%
N/A
Legal & General is a big financial services company which offers insurance, lifetime mortgage, pensions and stocks and shares ISAs. Capital at risk.
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Name Product Minimum investment Choose from Annual fee Brand description
Interactive Investor Pension
Interactive Investor Pension
Any lump sum or £25 a month
Over 3,000 funds
£10/month
interactive investor is a flat-fee platform, which makes it cost effective for larger portfolios. Capital at risk.
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Moneyfarm Pension
Moneyfarm Pension
£1,500 (initial investment)
7 funds
0.35%-0.75%
Moneyfarm has pensions that are matched against your risk appetite, goals and planned retirement date. Capital at risk.
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AJ Bell Pension
AJ Bell Pension
£1,000
Over 2,000 funds
0.05-0.25%
AJ Bell has two different pension options, a self managed pension and one that is managed for you. Capital at risk.
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PensionBee Pension
PensionBee Pension
No minimum
7 funds
0.5% - 0.95%
Pension Bee is a newbie in the pension market. It helps consolidate your pension plans into one place. Capital at risk.
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Hargreaves Lansdown Pension
Hargreaves Lansdown Pension
£100 or £25 a month
2,500 funds
0-0.45%
Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's biggest wealth manager. It's got three different retirement options. Capital at risk.
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Saxo Markets Pension
Saxo Markets Pension
£10
Over 11,000 funds
No annual fee
Saxo Markets gives flexibility and control over your investment strategy. Capital at risk.
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Penfold
Penfold
No minimum
4 portfolios
0.75-0.88%
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Moneybox Pension
Moneybox Pension
£1
3 funds
0.15% - 0.45% charged monthly
Manage your money with an easy-to-use Moneybox app. Capital at risk.
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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