France portfolio investment foreign securities: Japan
France portfolio investment foreign securities: Japan stood at -1,571 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Balance of payments by partner table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2013 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Balance of payments by partner table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio investment, net acquisition of foreign securities3 | -1,571 | -2,911 | 8,333 | -27,786 | 19,429 | -3,764 | 9,754 | -36,130 | 1 | 10,588 | |
| Long-term debt securities | -1,967 | 1,219 | -3,889 | 879 | 792 | 4,721 | 3,843 | -1,470 | -3,850 | -2,602 | |
| Short-term debt securities | -12,150 | 1,919 | 5,256 | -16,755 | 4,034 | 59 | 407 | -19,139 | -5,514 | 14,902 |
Understanding france portfolio investment foreign securities: Japan
Net acquisition and disposal transactions involving foreign securities issued by Japanese entities and purchased by domestic resident investors without establishing managerial control are measured by this indicator. The scope covers trade in equity shares, investment fund units, and both short-term and long-term debt instruments, while excluding direct investment equity stakes and official reserve assets. Unlike direct investment, this metric captures liquid, marketable financial assets held for portfolio diversification or yield generation rather than operational control.
Analyzing these portfolio transactions requires keeping in mind that financial market sentiment, exchange rate fluctuations, and global interest rate shifts can cause abrupt reversals in capital allocation. Early estimates are regularly updated as depository institutions and asset managers reconcile custodial reports. Observers should evaluate longer-term moving averages rather than single-quarter figures, because portfolio flows are notoriously volatile and sensitive to immediate market conditions. Users must avoid treating net acquisitions of foreign securities as direct indicators of long-term economic partnership, as portfolio positions can be liquidated rapidly on secondary markets.
Frequently asked questions
- What financial instruments are covered in this portfolio category?
- Foreign equities, investment fund shares, and debt securities issued by entities in the partner country.
- How does this differ from direct investment?
- Portfolio investment involves passive holdings without managerial control or significant voting power.
- Why is this series considered volatile?
- Shifts in global market sentiment, interest rates, and exchange rates can quickly alter trading volumes.