Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG) Stock Price Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Shares of Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG) crossed above its 50-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 255.39 ($3.24) and traded as high as GBX 258 ($3.27). Schroder Japan Trust shares last traded at GBX 255.57 ($3.24), with a volume of 65,290 shares traded.

Schroder Japan Trust Trading Up 1.2 %

The company has a market cap of £301.74 million, a PE ratio of 5.05 and a beta of 0.48. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 255.39 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 251.95.

Schroder Japan Trust Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 2nd were issued a dividend of GBX 2.82 ($0.04) per share. This represents a dividend yield of 1.11%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 2nd. Schroder Japan Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 9.81%.

Schroder Japan Trust Company Profile

The Japanese equity market currently offers a compelling long-term investment opportunity. Several developments that are unique to Japan should combine to support sustained corporate earnings growth and increasing valuation multiples in the years ahead. With one of the best performance track records in its sector and a disciplined, active investment approach, SJG is an excellent way of gaining exposure to Japan’s exciting potential.