What is dollar cost averaging?

The method by which a specific amount of money is invested in the same investment product on a regular basis in specific diversified timings is called "dollar cost averaging". As the dollar cost a... Show Detail

Can I check the investment performance of investment trusts on the AnswerNet?

You can see it on the AnswerNet. ＜How to find Performance Sheet＞ Log in to the AnswerNet ＞ Click on the "Product Lineup" tab You will find images of four documents in the "Product and ... Show Detail

Contributions for my individual-type DC (iDeCo) have been withdrawn from my bank account, but the asset balance on the AnswerNet is still zero. Why is this?

Contributions for an individual-type DC (iDeCo) are withdrawn from bank account on the 26th(*). Once the contributions are withdrawn, they are kept by the National Pension Fund Association and c... Show Detail

Contributions have been credited to my defined contribution pension account, but the asset balance on the AnswerNet is still zero. Why is this?

Contributions credited to your defined contribution pension account will be reflected on the AnswerNet after your specified investment products are purchased and a transaction is settled. Therefore... Show Detail

What is a designated investment product?

A designated investment product is an investment product to be purchased automatically in the event that participants do not designate allocation ratios during the instruction period(*1) and extens... Show Detail

I am investing in investment trusts and received dividends. Can I reinvest them?

Part of a profit derived from investing in investment trusts may be returned to investors. This returned money is called a dividend. When dividends are paid in a defined contribution pension pla... Show Detail

Would it be possible to invest in an investment product that is not available in my current plan?

You are not allowed to invest in an investment product that is not available in your plan. Show Detail

What is cash awaiting settlement shown in the asset balance?

“Cash awaiting settlement" is shown when there are funds in the process of transactions or uninstructed individual assets. (1) In the case of funds in the process of transactions It is shown wh... Show Detail

What is the method of long-term investment?

The purpose of a defined contribution pension plan is to build assets for post-work life. Therefore, the investment period in a defined contribution pension plan is long. The key to the investmen... Show Detail

What are the costs and fees associated with investment in investment trusts?

＜Costs and fees＞ (1) Asset management fee This is a fee for investment and management. It applies to all investment trusts. A certain percentage of the asset balance is deducted daily during ... Show Detail