JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND (JOF)
JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND (JOF) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since March 14, 1990.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- March 14, 1990
- Market Cap
- $320M
About JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller capitalization Japanese equity securities. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as banks, chemicals, construction, electric appliances, financing business, food, Information and Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, and others.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 57 institutions reported holding JOF, with 20.6 million shares worth $242.6 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Allspring Global Investments Holdings, with 4.5 million shares worth $52.8 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings | 4,483,067 | $53M | Reduced 11.67% |
| City of London Investment Management | 3,894,571 | $46M | Added 4.69% |
| Lazard Asset Management | 3,560,978 | $42M | Added 1.72% |
| 1607 Capital Partners | 2,724,109 | $32M | Reduced 24.01% |
| Saba Capital Management | 1,948,781 | $23M | Added 21.66% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is JOF?
JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND (JOF) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since March 14, 1990.
Who are the largest institutional holders of JOF?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of JOF were Allspring Global Investments Holdings, City of London Investment Management and Lazard Asset Management.
How many institutions own JOF?
57 institutions reported a position in JOF for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $242.6 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell JOF last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for JOF.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in JOF, on SentiSense.