@kewur 9 months ago
Buffett keeps buying into Japanese trading houses as US stock valuations climb
Buffett keeps buying into Japanese trading houses as US stock valuations climb
Warren Buffett has been struggling to find good value in the current market, leading Berkshire Hathaway to sell off $177B in stocks over the past three years. But he's been steadily increasing Berkshire's stakes in Japanese trading houses like Mitsubishi and Mitsui, which trade below book value and operate much like Berkshire itself—strong balance sheets, conservative management, and focused on reinvestment over buybacks. Buffett even got permission to raise Berkshire's stakes above 10% in these conglomerates. These picks stand out for their size, attractive valuation, and management style that aligns with Berkshire’s long-term approach.

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@BrianHoward 9 months ago
Buffett not only bought into Japan’s trading houses for value and dividends, but also financed part of these purchases with yen-denominated bonds: a rare move for him, essentially borrowing cheaply in Japan to invest in Japan.
@Simonwhite 9 months ago
Yes, it’s no secret that he has admiration for these Japanese brands and I don’t see a harm as long as he is getting a good return on investment.
@AntonioMyers 9 months ago
Buffet has been eyeing Japanese markets forever: and we all know he has an eye for potential. We’ll all see it prove his worth again.