Japan media says Buffett considering boosting stakes in Japan stocks

  • Buffett considering additional investment in Japanese stocks
  • Buffett says holding 7.4% stake in five Japanese trading houses including Itochu
  • Buffet to visit Japanese trading houses, Tungaloy Corp offices during his stay in Japan this time

This should give a tailwind to Japanese equities!

Buffett told Nikkei in an interview on Tuesday that he intends to add to his investments in Japanese stocks. Buffett said he would meet with the companies this week “to really just have a discussion around their businesses and emphasize our support.”

Fidelity Japan Trust PLC (LON:FJV) aims to be the key investment of choice for those seeking Japanese companies exposure. The Trust has a ‘growth at reasonable price’ (GARP) investment style and approach – which involves identifying companies whose growth prospects are being under-appreciated or are not fully recognised by other investors. 

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