TEST REPORT: Japan
Market Close: Fri, 19 December 2025
Weekly Insights
Good afternoon. Japanese markets showed resilience in the final session, with the Nikkei advancing amid selective sector rotation into financials and industrials, despite ongoing weekly pressures from global trade concerns and a strengthening yen. This daily uptick aligns with our Medium-Term Reversal signals in insurance and electronics, highlighting potential swing opportunities as momentum indicators point to advancing long sentiment in select names. Looking ahead, these developments underscore a cautious yet opportunistic environment for Quantmatix-driven trades.
Swing Trading Ideas (1–4 Weeks)
- TOKIO MARINE HD (8766:XTKS) | MT-Qscore -5.0 | Medium-Term Reversal positive signals At today’s Market Close respectively. | Target1: 6231.98 | 4.67% | Hit Rate: 74%
- YOKOGAWA ELEC (6841:XTKS) | MT-Qscore 7.3 | Medium-Term Reversal negative signals At today’s Market Close respectively. | Target1: 4650.44 | -6.22% | Hit Rate: 55%
Market Movements
The Nikkei 225 rose 1.0% over the last trading day but fell 2.6% across the last week of trading, reflecting mixed sentiment amid yen fluctuations. The Topix gained 0.8% daily, with a milder 1.2% weekly decline, as defensive sectors provided support.
Top Gainers (1-Day)
| SOFTBANK GROUP C (9984:XTKS) | +6.1% |
| SHIFT Inc. (3697:XTKS) | +5.6% |
| IBIDEN CO LTD (4062 JT) | +4.4% |
Top Losers (1-Day)
| NINTENDO CO LTD (7974:XTKS) | -3.1% |
| KAWASAKI KISEN (9107:XTKS) | -2.0% |
| KONAMI GROUP COR (9766:XTKS) | -2.0% |
Top Gainers (WTD)
| SHIFT Inc. (3697:XTKS) | +9.6% |
| AEON CO LTD (8267:XTKS) | +9.6% |
| DENA CO LTD (2432:XTKS) | +6.7% |
Top Losers (WTD)
| JAPAN STEEL WORK (5631:XTKS) | -15.2% |
| YASKAWA ELECTRIC (6506:XTKS) | -13.1% |
| PANASONIC HOLDIN (6752:XTKS) | -10.7% |
Top Sector Gainers (1-Day)*
| Financials | +0.95% |
| Industrials | +0.80% |
| Consumer Discretionary | +0.77% |
* equal-weighted
Top Sector Losers (1-Day)
| Consumer Staples | -0.10% |
Financials led long sentiment, while industrials and materials showed strength amid weekly volatility in technology and consumer discretionary.
Quantmatix Success Stories
- YASKAWA ELECTRIC (6506:XTKS) | 10.5% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 15 December 2025.
- NINTENDO CO LTD (7974:XTKS) | 9.2% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 12 December 2025.
- NIKON CORP (7731:XTKS) | 6.6% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 15 December 2025.
- IHI CORP (7013:XTKS) | 6.2% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 15 December 2025.
- LASERTEC CORP (6920 JT) | 5.9% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 15 December 2025.
- MINEBEA MITSUMI (6479:XTKS) | 5.6% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Mon, 15 December 2025.
- SUMITOMO ELEC IN (5802:XTKS) | 5.4% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 12 December 2025.
- ANA HOLDINGS INC (9202:XTKS) | 5.3% profit following a Short-Term Top Quantmatix on Mon, 15 December 2025.
- JAPAN STEEL WORK (5631:XTKS) | 5.2% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Tue, 16 December 2025.
- SUMITOMO HEAVY (6302:XTKS) | 4.6% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 12 December 2025.
As Japanese markets navigate yen dynamics and global cues, investors should monitor upcoming BOJ policy signals and U.S. economic data for impacts on financials and industrials rotation. Medium-Term Reversal setups in names like Tokio Marine and Yokogawa Electric remain key to watch for confirmation. We’ll continue to track how these setups evolve in the week ahead.
Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.