Japanese Retail Investors Favor Foreign Equities Despite NISA Tax Breaks
- Japanese retail investors still prefer foreign equities despite repeated rallies at home
- New NISA program took effect in 2024 with unlimited tax-saving period and higher annual investment limit
- Japanese investors taking part in NISA favor foreign over domestic equities
- Reflects continuing fears about stability of Japan's home market
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