Warren Buffett, the legendary billionaire investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has once again shown his confidence in Japan’s stock market by pouring more money into the country’s five biggest trading houses. This move is seen as a major factor contributing to the ongoing rally in Japan’s stock market, which has reached multi-year highs.
Berkshire Hathaway announced on Monday that it has increased its holdings in Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi Corp, Mitsui & Co, and Sumitomo, with the average stake now exceeding 8.5%. These purchases are in line with Buffett’s long-term investment strategy, as he plans to further increase the stakes to as much as 9.9%. Berkshire initially disclosed these investments in 2020, and the recent additions demonstrate Buffett’s continued optimism about Japan’s economic prospects.
Buffett’s investments in Japan have drawn attention to the country’s improving economic conditions and shareholder-friendly corporate governance reforms, which have played a significant role in boosting the performance of the Nikkei share average. Despite a 1% decline in the market on Friday, the Nikkei has experienced ten consecutive weeks of gains this year, resulting in a remarkable 28% increase.
“The tailwinds for Japanese equities continue to multiply,” remarked Charu Chanana, a market strategist at Saxo Markets in Singapore. “While it was previously hinted that Berkshire will increase its stake… the announcement has come somewhat sooner than expected and will further boost optimism on Japanese stocks.”
Berkshire Hathaway’s increased investments in Japan’s trading houses represent its largest holdings of any publicly traded stocks outside of the United States. The Japanese trading houses, known as “sogo shosha,” play a vital role in facilitating trade by dealing with various materials, products, and food, often serving as intermediaries and providing logistical support.
The stocks of these trading firms have been performing exceptionally well this year, with all of them experiencing gains of more than 30%. Marubeni stands out as the best performer, with its shares surging by an impressive 62% since the beginning of the year, more than tripling in price since the end of 2020.
Recent regulatory filings by the trading houses revealed Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership stakes, with 7.4% of Itochu’s stock, 8.3% of Marubeni and Mitsubishi’s stock, 8.1% of Mitsui’s stock, and 8.2% of Sumitomo’s stock.
Warren Buffett’s continued investment in Japan’s stock market is not only a testament to his confidence in the country’s economic prospects but also serves as a positive signal for other investors. The attention garnered by his moves has further bolstered optimism about Japanese stocks, indicating that the positive momentum in the market is likely to continue.
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