Description

The aim is for the investment to reflect the performance of the total return version of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 (Index). The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the shares of certain Japanese companies, namely those which trade on the JASDAQ stock exchange and the following sections of the Tokyo Stock Exchange: the first section (for large companies), the second section (for middle-sized companies) and the Mothers (market for high-growth and emerging stocks). The Index comprises of shares in 400 companies. Companies are only eligible for selection if for the past 3 (fiscal) years (1) they were listed; (2) had more assets than liabilities; and (3) have no operating or overall deficit; and (4) they are not marked for delisting. Companies are ranked according to (1) their trading value over three years and (2) their size (as of the Index base date).