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Morningstar’s Japan Thematic Funds Landscape: Year-End 2024

The Japan thematic fund market grew by more than JPY 4 trillion in the past five years.  

Investing in thematic funds is becoming increasingly popular as investors look to take advantage of secular growth themes and emerging trends. In Japan, Japanese thematic funds are a growing segment of the overall Japanese fund universe, rising from about JPY 5 trillion in 2019 to JPY 9 trillion by the end of 2024. Though these funds have had substantial growth recently, it’s still important for investors to wisely choose which funds will survive and outperform over the long term.



Our inaugural report analyzes the Japan thematic fund market, highlighting key trends, investment preferences, fund performance, and more.

Download our research to discover how thematic funds can shape your investing strategy.

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What's Inside:

  • A comprehensive overview of Japanese thematic mutual funds and exchange-traded funds 
  • Analysis of investor preferences for specific themes in the fund market 

  • A deep dive into the leading thematic fund providers in Japan 

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