The Japanese stock market is worth watching for U.S. investors who seek well-run businesses, established brands and very reasonable valuations.
Indeed, after the year-to-date run in American stocks, especially those in the tech sector, it makes sense to have a gander at what’s on display in the Japanese stock market, as it looks to add to a recent breakout that’s been decades in the making. Perhaps the number-one reason to check out Japanese stocks is that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A , NYSE: BRK-B ) has made sizeable investments in select Japanese trading companies in recent years. Such investments may not grow, but they do shed light on a market that I believe many U.
S. investors should consider inching into, whether it be the reasonable valuations or the international diversification. Let’s look at three Japanese stocks I find most interesting, as U.
S. stocks close off May with caution and a slight pullback. Fast Retailing (FRCOY) Fast Retailing (OTCMKTS: FRCOY ) is a Japanese clothing retailing firm that’s the parent of UNIQLO.
The clothing retailer isn’t just a hit in Japan, it’s also gained in popularity in international markets. As Fast looks to expand UNIQLO’s presence across more global markets, it may very well disrupt the fast fashion industry as we know it. Not only are UNIQLO’s unique (and very Japanese) fashions a hit with select international crowds, but they’re not typical “fast fashions” you’d come to expect.
UNIQ.
