Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JOF) Short Interest Up 91.8% in January

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JOF) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 13,789 shares, a growth of 91.8% from the January 15th total of 7,189 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 79,319 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are short sold. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 79,319 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of JOF. Colonial Trust Advisors acquired a new position in shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $104,000. LPL Financial LLC purchased a new position in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $641,000. Cibc World Market Inc. increased its stake in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund by 37.0% in the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 80,398 shares of the company’s stock valued at $891,000 after buying an additional 21,698 shares during the period. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund by 16.0% in the 4th quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 85,070 shares of the company’s stock worth $943,000 after buying an additional 11,764 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mraz Amerine & Associates Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund by 12.7% during the 4th quarter. Mraz Amerine & Associates Inc. now owns 174,710 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,936,000 after buying an additional 19,659 shares during the period.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:JOF opened at $12.29 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $11.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is $10.72. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has a 12-month low of $7.43 and a 12-month high of $12.30.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th will be given a dividend of $0.0887 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 8.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th.

About Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc (NYSE: JOF) is a U.S.-listed closed-end investment company dedicated to long-term capital appreciation through exposure to Japan’s smaller capitalization equities. The fund seeks to identify and invest in firms whose market valuations and growth prospects may be overlooked by broader market indices, offering investors differentiated access to Japan’s domestic growth opportunities.

The portfolio typically comprises equity securities of companies traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and other recognized Japanese markets, with a focus on firms outside the large-cap segment.