Source disclosure: February 18, 2026
NEXT FUNDS Nikkei 300 Index Exchange Traded Fund [1319.T]
TOKYO, Feb 18 (Pulse News Wire) -- NEXT FUNDS Nikkei 300 Index Exchange Traded Fund (1319), managed by Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., has released its semi-annual earnings report covering the period from July 11, 2025, to January 10, 2026. The fund's total assets stood at ¥3,611 million as of January 10, 2026, marking an increase from ¥2,962 million reported at the end of the previous fiscal year on July 10, 2025.
The primary investment asset category consists mainly of stocks, which accounted for ¥3,571 million or 99% of the total assets during the reporting period. Cash, deposits, and other assets made up ¥36 million, representing 1% of the total assets. The fund’s net assets amounted to ¥3,607 million, compared to ¥2,875 million at the close of the last fiscal year.
In terms of operational performance, the fund experienced a significant shift in operating revenue. For the half-year ended January 2026, the fund recorded a total operating revenue of ¥735.9 million, primarily driven by a substantial gain of ¥699.9 million from buying and selling securities and other activities. This contrasts sharply with the prior period where it incurred a loss of ¥267.4 million due largely to losses from similar operations.
Regarding financial statements, the balance sheet shows that the fund had a total of ¥3,611.2 billion in assets as of January 10, 2026, with liabilities totaling ¥3.5 million. The net assets increased significantly to ¥3.6 billion from ¥2.9 billion at the start of the reporting period. The statement of income reveals an operating profit of ¥732.4 million for the latest six-month period, reversing a loss of ¥272.4 million seen in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Hiroyasu Koike, CEO and Representative Director of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., emphasized the positive trend in the fund’s performance, attributing much of the improvement to strategic investments and market conditions. The scheduled date for submitting the formal semi-annual securities report is set for March 25, 2026. Investors can reach out to Satoshi Nagasaka, Head of Support Dial Team, via the support hotline at 0120-753104 for any inquiries related to this report.
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