Tokyo stocks closed essentially flat Monday as buying on optimism for more robust earnings results from domestic corporations was offset by investors wanting to secure profits.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average inched up 3.22 points, or 0.01 percent, from Friday to end the day at 22,011.67.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, shed 0.21 point, or 0.01 percent, to close at 1,770.84.

Pulp and paper, and mining issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play, whereas precision instrument and securities issues led decliners.