Japan has one of the biggest economies in the world, third only to the US and China. And, as home to leading global companies such as Honda, Sony and Uniqlo, if you\u2019re thinking of expanding your investment portfolio internationally it makes sense to consider Japanese stocks. We\u2019ve outlined the ins and outs of investing in Japanese stocks from the UK.<\/p>
Yes, though it might not be quite as straightforward as trading in UK stocks. Many investment brokers have platforms that let you trade on popular overseas stock markets \u2013 such as the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq in the US, or Europe\u2019s Euronext. But relatively few will give you access to Japanese stock markets such as the Tokyo Stock Exchange<\/a>, so you may need to do a bit of research to find one. We list which stock markets are available via leading platforms in our guide to share dealing platforms<\/a>.<\/p> You are also likely to find some major Japanese stocks are dual-listed on stock exchanges that are more widely accessible through UK investment brokers, including the London Stock Exchange<\/a> (LSE) and the New York Stock Exchange<\/a> (NYSE). These will include well-known Japanese companies such as Sony<\/a> and Toyota<\/a>. This should make it much more straightforward to buy such stocks.<\/p> Some brokers may also offer access to Japanese-focused exchange-traded funds<\/a> (ETFs). Many ETFs track major stock market indices, such as the Nikkei 225<\/a>, a widely-known Japanese index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nHow to invest in Japanese stocks from the UK<\/h3>