Japan’s equity market has seen a sharp reversal in foreign investor sentiment, with overseas holdings of Japanese stocks turning negative after a previously strong inflow. According to data updated on 11 November 2026, foreign investments in Japanese shares dropped to an outflow of ¥105.2 billion, compared with a prior inflow of ¥1,129.3 billion.
The shift from substantial net buying to net selling underscores a marked cooling in appetite for Japanese equities. While the reasons are not detailed in the latest release, the abrupt turnaround in the indicator suggests foreign investors have become more cautious, reversing a previous wave of capital entering Japan’s stock market.
