StocksMedium•7 October 2026•
1 min read
Japan to Cut Topix Index Constituents to Under 1,000 in Record Revamp
Key Facts
1Japan plans to reduce the number of Topix index constituents to fewer than 1,000 in a record-breaking revamp.
Japan plans to reduce the number of Topix index constituents to fewer than 1,000 in a record-breaking revamp. The Financial Times reported that the Tokyo Stock Exchange is implementing this major restructuring to streamline the benchmark by removing hundreds of companies.
The move aims to improve the quality and investability of the benchmark index by focusing on more liquid and higher-quality stocks. This structural shift follows recent economic data showing resilient industrial sentiment, with the Tankan Large Manufacturers Index reaching 24 on September 30, 2026.