As the return of investor interest comes into focus, small- and mid-cap stocks are strengthening their rebound trend, while market attention is also turning to the outlook for September IPOs.
In the Tokyo stock market, concerns have emerged that buying of AI- and semiconductor-related stocks has run its course, while attractively valued small- and mid-cap stocks are beginning to be reassessed. One factor supporting the momentum in the Growth Market is that funds are shifting toward value-oriented stocks, with inflows also being seen into small- and mid-cap stocks.
Nine companies are scheduled to go public in September, including 3 on the Growth Market, 5 on the Standard Market and 1 on Nagoya Stock Exchange Next. Recent IPOs GO and ティアフォー have been generating considerable interest and attracting attention from individual investors.
GO and ティアフォー continue to draw attention as recent listings, with developments surrounding autonomous driving technology becoming a topic of discussion. There is also speculation that Toyota Motor Corporation’s announcement that it would bring autonomous driving technology in-house is supporting fund inflows into related stocks.
The first September listing is scheduled to be KOMPEITO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market on the 11th. オーディオストック and オリバー are scheduled to list on the 16th, while several companies, including アキッパ, are expected to list on the 18th.