Statistical Overview
The Ministry of Finance published "International Transactions in Securities" (monthly, based on reports from designated institutions) on September 8, 2025, summarizing trading trends of Japanese stocks and bonds by overseas investors and overseas securities investment by Japanese investors in August 2025.
Outward Securities Investment Trends (Japan to Overseas)
Equity and Investment Fund Shares: Early August (1-10th) showed acquisitions of 34,318 billion yen and dispositions of 40,896 billion yen, resulting in net dispositions of -6,578 billion yen. Mid-August (11-20th) recorded acquisitions of 38,617 billion yen and dispositions of 36,723 billion yen, turning to net acquisitions of 1,894 billion yen. Late August (21-31st) showed acquisitions of 38,634 billion yen and dispositions of 34,818 billion yen with net acquisitions of 3,810 billion yen. Monthly total recorded acquisitions of 111,569 billion yen and dispositions of 112,437 billion yen, resulting in net dispositions of -868 billion yen.
Long-term Debt Securities: Early August recorded acquisitions of 108,842 billion yen and dispositions of 114,397 billion yen with net dispositions of -5,555 billion yen. Mid-August showed acquisitions of 107,670 billion yen and dispositions of 114,928 billion yen with net dispositions of -7,258 billion yen. Late August recorded acquisitions of 155,863 billion yen and dispositions of 139,244 billion yen with net acquisitions of 16,619 billion yen. Monthly total showed acquisitions of 372,375 billion yen and dispositions of 368,569 billion yen, recording net acquisitions of 3,807 billion yen.
Inward Securities Investment Trends (Overseas to Japan)
Equity and Investment Fund Shares: Early August recorded acquisitions of 292,507 billion yen and dispositions of 287,891 billion yen with net acquisitions of 4,615 billion yen. Mid-August showed acquisitions of 343,048 billion yen and dispositions of 335,243 billion yen with net acquisitions of 7,805 billion yen. Late August recorded acquisitions of 285,489 billion yen and dispositions of 294,443 billion yen with net dispositions of -8,954 billion yen. Monthly total recorded acquisitions of 921,044 billion yen and dispositions of 917,578 billion yen with net acquisitions of 3,466 billion yen.
Long-term Debt Securities: Early August showed acquisitions of 54,415 billion yen and dispositions of 55,149 billion yen with net dispositions of -734 billion yen. Mid-August recorded acquisitions of 47,505 billion yen and dispositions of 46,921 billion yen with net acquisitions of 584 billion yen. Late August showed acquisitions of 57,330 billion yen and dispositions of 52,994 billion yen with net acquisitions of 4,335 billion yen. Monthly total recorded acquisitions of 159,250 billion yen and dispositions of 155,064 billion yen with net acquisitions of 4,186 billion yen.
Market Trend Characteristics
This statistics is based on preliminary data from designated reporting institutions, with final figures published approximately three months later. August showed net acquisitions of Japanese stocks by overseas investors while Japanese overseas equity investments recorded net dispositions, reflecting changing market conditions.