A new book covering major stock indexes, including the Nikkei Average, S&P 500 and the All Country index, went on sale today ahead of the new NISA era. It explains how the indexes were created, their calculation methods and the background behind them.
The new book “The Complete Guide to Stock Indexes for the New NISA Era: Moving Beyond ‘Vaguely All Country’” went on sale today and is described as the definitive guide to the substance and mechanisms of major domestic and international stock indexes. Published to coincide with the launch of the new NISA, it is said to provide perspectives that deepen readers' understanding of news and investment decisions.
The book covers a wide range of indexes, from basic domestic indexes such as the Nikkei Average and TOPIX to the JPX Prime 150, S&P 500, Russell 2000, and indexes covering Europe, Asia and emerging markets. It explains the calculation methods and distortions of each index, as well as the background behind them. Understanding how indexes work is said to help readers take a more informed approach to interpreting the news.
The book highlights the reality that around 60% of the All Country index, which tracks global equities, is made up of US stocks, and presents perspectives that support risk awareness in long-term accumulation investing and a considered approach to investment. Through the background and points for caution it identifies, the author aims to deepen the understanding that forms the basis for investment decisions.
The book's listed price is ¥2,145, and it has 384 pages and ISBN 978-4-295-41262-5. Cross Media Publishing is the publisher, and the publication date is reported as 2 October 2026. Related URLs include the publisher's website and various e-commerce sites.