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Global money exits Japanese REITs at fastest pace in 9 years

January 17, 2025

TOKYO — Foreign investors sold 116.6 billion yen ($750 million) more in Japanese real estate investment trusts than they purchased in 2024, the largest sell-off by this group in nine years.

This marked the second straight year that foreigners were net sellers of REITs, Tokyo Stock Exchange data released Thursday shows.

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Published January 17, 2025

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Global money exits Japanese REITs at fastest pace in 9 years

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Iran arrests 15 “terrorists” in Sistan and Baluchestan during security operation

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