In a recent video from Toushil (Rakuten Securities), viewers were challenged to compare the yields of various Japanese assets: 10-year government bonds, 30-year government bonds, the Tokyo Stock Exchange dividend yield, and J-REIT yields. The video, recorded on April 22, 2026, breaks down which investment offers the highest income.
Key Highlights:
- Question 1: Participants were asked to match current yield levels for 10-year JGBs and 30-year JGBs. As of the recording, the 30-year JGB yield was higher than the 10-year, reflecting a normal upward-sloping yield curve.
- Question 2: The comparison extended to equity and real estate yields. The Tokyo Stock Exchange dividend yield and J-REIT (Japan Real Estate Investment Trust) yields were pitted against the bond yields. Historically, J-REITs have offered higher yields than both government bonds and stocks, but the exact numbers were revealed in the video.
The video serves as an educational tool for investors to understand the risk-return trade-offs between these asset classes. It also explains what J-REITs are and how their yields are calculated.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.