Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG) Stock Price Passes Below Fifty Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Schroder Japan Trust (LON:SJG)’s share price crossed below its 50 day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 254.69 ($3.29) and traded as low as GBX 250.92 ($3.24). Schroder Japan Trust shares last traded at GBX 254 ($3.28), with a volume of 348,225 shares trading hands.

Schroder Japan Trust Price Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of £297.70 million, a P/E ratio of 4.98 and a beta of 0.48. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 254.69 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 251.92.

Schroder Japan Trust Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 27th will be given a dividend of GBX 2.89 ($0.04) per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 27th. This is an increase from Schroder Japan Trust’s previous dividend of $2.82. This represents a yield of 1.16%. Schroder Japan Trust’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 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.