Japanese Retail Investor Access Surges as U.S.-Listed ETFs Registered for Sale in Japan Expand by Nearly 50% Since 2023
you are currently viewing:Japanese Retail Investor Access Surges as U.S.-Listed ETFs Registered for Sale in Japan Expand by Nearly 50% Since 2023June 4, 2026- ETFGI reports Retail Investor Access Surges as U.S.-Listed ETFs Registered for Sale in Japan Expand by Nearly 50% Since 2023. The number of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered for sale in Japan has increased significantly over the past three years, underscoring a fundamental transformation in the country's retail investment landscape. ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends. Based on data collected from the websites of major Japanese brokerages as of May 4, 2026, total ETF availability across comparable platforms has grown by 47.7% since 2023, rising from 1,960 to 2,895 listings. Including Daiwa Securities, total availability reaches 2,961 ETFs, representing an increase of more than 51%. Source: ETFGI |
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