Japanese individual investors hold a near-record 16 trillion yen in uninvested brokerage funds, positioning them as a potential buffer against market slides, Nikkei Asia reported Tuesday, citing fund managers.
The Nikkei hit an all-time high of 72,366 on June 25 but has since experienced volatile swings amid profit-taking and AI-driven semiconductor plays, the news daily said.
With U.S. tech stocks correcting on concerns over hyperscaler spending, Japanese equities may face similar headwinds, drawing attention to retail investors waiting for pullbacks, the publication said.
Trading activity by individuals on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime market reached a weekly record in mid-June, even as the Nikkei's 38% rally since late 2025 has prompted many to lock in half-year gains, the report said.
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