Reported about 1 year ago
As Japan's Topix index reaches a historic high, the surge in margin buying by individual traders poses a threat to semiconductor makers, power companies, and growth stocks. Margin buying positions, near an 18-year peak, could slow gains on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, affecting chipmakers like Tokyo Electron Ltd. Additionally, power company shares and IT services stocks like Shift Inc. have seen increased margin buying activity, hinting at potential market risks.
Source: YAHOO