What Japanese stocks are traded on US markets

Japanese stocks in the US stock market are companies that are based in Japan but trade on American exchanges such as NYSE or NASDAQ. They are also known as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), which are certificates that represent shares of a foreign company.

Some of the reasons why investors may be interested in Japanese stocks in the US stock market are:

- To diversify their portfolio and gain exposure to different markets and sectors.

- To benefit from the growth potential and innovation of Japanese companies, especially in technology, electronics, automobiles and pharmaceuticals.

- To take advantage of the currency fluctuations between the US dollar and the Japanese yen, which may affect the returns of ADRs.

Some of the examples of Japanese stocks in the US stock market are:

- **Canon** (CAJ), a leading manufacturer of cameras, printers, copiers and other imaging products⁴.

- **Honda Motor** (HMC), one of the world's largest automakers and producers of motorcycles, power products and aircraft⁴.

- **Sony** (SNE), a global leader in entertainment, gaming, music, electronics and financial services⁴.

- **Takeda Pharmaceutical** (TAK), a research-based pharmaceutical company that focuses on oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience and rare diseases⁴.

- **Toyota Motor** (TM), the world's largest automaker by sales and market capitalization, known for its hybrid vehicles and quality standards⁴.

Japanese stocks in the US stock market may be affected by various factors, such as:

- The performance and outlook of the Japanese economy, which is the third-largest in the world and highly dependent on exports and consumer spending.

- The monetary and fiscal policies of the Bank of Japan and the Japanese government, which may influence the interest rates, inflation, exchange rates and stimulus measures.

- The geopolitical and trade relations between Japan and other countries, especially the US and China, which are its major trading partners and sources of competition.

- The industry trends and competitive dynamics of the sectors that Japanese companies operate in, such as technology, automotive, consumer goods and health care.

Japanese stocks in the US stock market have been mixed recently, as some have rallied on hopes that the US may avoid defaulting on its debt ceiling², while others have been shaky amid worries about China's economic slowdown and regulatory crackdown³. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has dipped 0.2% in morning trading on May 18¹, following a 0.6% drop on Wall Street on May 17².

If you are interested in investing in Japanese stocks in the US stock market, you should do your own research and analysis before making any decisions. You should also be aware of the risks and costs involved, such as currency fluctuations, taxes, fees and liquidity issues. You can find more information about Japanese ADRs on websites such as [TopForeignStocks.com](https://topforeignstocks.com/foreign-adrs-list/the-full-list-of-japanese-adrs/) ⁵, which provides a complete list of Japanese ADRs trading on the US exchanges and OTC markets.

Source:

(1) 5 Japanese Stocks That Warren Buffett Just Bought - U.S. News. https://money.usnews.com/investing/stock-market-news/articles/japanese-stocks-that-warren-buffett-just-bought.

(2) Stock market today: Wall Street rallies on hopes US may avoid default. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/stock-market-today-japan-rises-on-gdp-data-rest-of-region-shaky/ar-AA1bifPd.

(3) Stock market today: Global stocks trade mixed amid worries about China, US economies. https://www.abqjournal.com/2599451/stock-market-today-japan-rises-on-gdp-data-rest-of-region-shaky.html.

(4) Stock market today: Asian shares mixed in choppy trading after US inflation report. https://tulsaworld.com/article_053d8f0d-1ab9-5d39-81b7-5ff4d4944daa.html.

(5) The Complete List of Japanese ADRs | TopForeignStocks.com. https://topforeignstocks.com/foreign-adrs-list/the-full-list-of-japanese-adrs/.

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