Global stock pickers' Japan buys: JX Advanced Metals, Sanrio move up

Key facts

• Foreign money flowed into Japanese stocks via actively managed funds in the first half of 2026.
• Net inflows reached a record $28.9 billion (approximately 4.5 trillion yen) for the period.
• Companies with strong global competitiveness, including JX Advanced Metals and Sanrio, saw increased holdings.
• Kioxia and Fujikura also experienced inflows of foreign capital.

Foreign investment in Japanese stocks through actively managed funds reached a record $28.9 billion (approximately 4.5 trillion yen) in the first half of 2026. Investors are focusing on companies that demonstrate strong global competitiveness and revenue-generating capabilities on the international stage. Among the notable beneficiaries of this trend are JX Advanced Metals and Sanrio, whose holdings have seen significant increases. Other Japanese companies, including Kioxia and Fujikura, have also attracted foreign capital. This data reflects the active management strategies of global investment trusts, as compiled by Morningstar Japan.