TOKYO -- A total of 191 companies in Japan announced stock splits in the fiscal year ended on Sunday, up about 60% from the previous year, lowering the barrier to entry for retail investors by reducing prices.
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Stock splits have reduced the price of entry for retail investors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
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