Trade Japan 225 - J225 CFD

Japan 225

The Japan 225, more commonly called the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, is a stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index, operating in the Japanese Yen and its components are reviewed once a year.

Trade Japan 225 (J225) CFDs

Japan 225 (ticker: J225) is an index that reflects the performance of a selected group of shares, usually tied to a specific market, region or sector. On Capital.com, it’s available to trade as a contract for difference (CFD), allowing you to speculate on price movements without owning any of the underlying shares. This means you can trade in either direction – rising or falling – depending on your view.*

*CFDs are traded on margin, leverage amplifies both profits and losses.

Japan 225 price today

The index is quoted in ¥ and is currently trading around 53962.8.

Live price overview

Here’s an overview of the current Japan 225 price and its recent trading ranges.

• Daily range: 53893.2 – 53942
• Daily movement: -11.7 (-0.0217)
• Weekly range: 51040.3 – 54150.3
• Monthly range: 48629.1 – 54150.3
• Yearly range: 30446 – 54150.3

Why trade index CFDs on the price of Japan 225 with Capital.com?

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What influences the price of Japan 225?

The Japan 225 (J225) price may be influenced by various market factors, including:

• Performance of the companies within the index
• Macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, inflation, and employment data
• Central bank policy decisions
• Broader market sentiment and risk appetite
• Geopolitical events or global news

Japan 225 forecasts

Japan 225 forecasts commonly focus on news, sector updates, and broader market conditions rather than fixed price targets. Traders can combine technical analysis with fundamental insights to form expectations about future price movement.

Instead of relying on a single prediction, many traders monitor ongoing analysis and real-time data to adapt to changing market conditions.*

*Analyst forecasts are often inaccurate and past performance isn’t a reliable indicator of future results.

How to trade Japan 225 index CFDs

Trading index CFDs allows you to speculate on price direction without owning the underlying shares:

• Go long (buy) if you think the index may rise
• Go short (sell) if you think it may fall

As CFDs use leverage, both gains and losses are magnified.

Risks of trading index CFDs

CFD trading carries a high level of risk. Key risks include:

• Market volatility
• Leverage amplifying losses as well as profits
• Potential funding costs for overnight positions
• No ownership of any underlying assets