Practical Guide

If the macro and governance case for Japanese equities has convinced you — or even just made you curious — the next question is practical: how do you actually buy Japanese stocks from outside Japan? The good news is that access has never been easier. The less good news is that the method you choose matters more than you might think, because it affects your costs, your universe of investable stocks, your currency exposure, and your tax obligations. This guide walks through the main options from simplest to most direct. ...