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JapanJapan Stock Investment by Foreigners climbed to 2,191.9B in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Japan Stock Investment by Foreigners climbed to 2,191.9B in September 2026, released October 2026, up 2,546.1B from August's -354.2B reading.
Latest Release
2191.900000
Actual
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Consensus
-354.200000
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Sigmacast Track Record
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Stock Investment by Foreigners (Japan) was reported at 3,521.50 billion in October 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 2,199.70 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 72.38 billion, ranging from -4,448.10 billion to 2,191.90 billion across 38 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 102.37 billion, up from the prior three at -12.77 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 1,232.73 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 854.70 billion). In October readings over the past 3 years, Stock Investment by Foreigners has averaged 953.76 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with Nikkei 225 (Bearish Nikkei 225).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 21, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC JPY speculative net positions (Oct 16) and Balance of Trade (Oct 20).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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About Stock Investment by Foreigners — Japan
DEFINITION
Stock Investment by Foreigners is a financial indicator that measures the amount of money invested by foreign individuals or entities in a particular stock market. This indicator is used to track the level of international interest and confidence in a country's economy and stock market. It can also provide insights into the overall performance and stability of a country's stock market. High levels of stock investment by foreigners can indicate a strong and attractive market, while low levels may suggest potential risks or lack of interest. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, analysts, and policymakers as it can have a significant impact on a country's economic growth and stability.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Oct 2026): actual 3,521.5 B. Prior reading (Oct 2026): 2,191.9 B. Before that (Sep 2026): -4,942.5 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - JP Events
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:30 | JP | Capacity Utilization | -4.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | -2.00 | Low |
| 04:30 | JP | Industrial Production MoM | -2.4 | -0.2 | -1.7 | -2.05 | Low |
| 04:30 | JP | Industrial Production YoY | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.05 | Low |
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 04:30 | JP | Tertiary Industry Index MoM | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low | |