INVESTMENT PRODUCT IDEAS

13 August 2026: Investment Product Ideas

ETF 1  | ETF 2

ETF Recommendation 1

FUND NAME AND TICKER

NEXT FUNDS TOPIX-17 Banks ETF (1631 JP)

DESCRIPTION

Tracks the TOPIX-17 BANKS Index, aiming to replicate the performance of its constituent stocks.

Value Investing Sector Concentration

Focused on Japan’s banking industry, mainly large‑cap stocks such as Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho; top three holdings ~68%.

International Businesses

Japanese banks operate extensive international businesses, creating broader market opportunities.

Policy Normalization Benefit

As monetary policy normalizes, net interest margins (NIM) are expected to expand, improving profitability; banking ETFs stand to benefit.

ASSET CLASS

Shares

30-DAY AVERAGE VOLUME
0
NET ASSETS OF FUND (AS OF 4 AUGUST)
USD $ 0 B
12-MONTH YIELD (AS OF 4 AUGUST)

N/A

P/E RATIO (AS OF 30 JUNE)
0
P/B RATIO (AS OF 30 JUNE)
0
EXPENSE RATIO (ANNUAL)
0 %

TOP HOLDINGS

(as of 5 August 2026)

YEAR TO DATE RETURNS

PRICE CHART

(Source: Bloomberg)

ETF Recommendation 2

FUND NAME AND TICKER

NEXT FUNDS TOPIX-17 COMMERCIAL & WHOLESALE TRADE ETF (1629 JP) 

DESCRIPTION

Tracks the TOPIX-17 Commercial & Wholesale Trade Index, seeking to replicate the performance of its constituent stocks.

Exposure to Japan’s Major Trading Companies

The ETF focuses on Japan’s five major trading companies, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and Itochu. The top five holdings account for about 78% of the portfolio.

Unique Business Model

Japan’s trading companies are not traditional trading firms but industrial orchestrators spanning resources, energy, infrastructure, and consumer sectors. Their diversified model makes them a unique investment proxy for Japan’s broader economy.

Improving Economic Fundamentals

Japan’s macro fundamentals are strengthening, with upgrades in private consumption, corporate investment, and government spending. Solid domestic demand continues to support the economic recovery.

ASSET CLASS

Shares

30-DAY AVERAGE VOLUME
0
NET ASSETS OF FUND (AS OF 4 AUGUST)
USD $ 0 B
12-MONTH YIELD (AS OF 4 AUGUST)

N/A

P/E RATIO (AS OF 30 JUNE)
0
P/B RATIO (AS OF 30 JUNE)
0
EXPENSE RATIO (ANNUAL)
0 %

TOP HOLDINGS

(as of 5 August 2026)

YEAR TO DATE RETURNS

PRICE CHART

(Source: Bloomberg)