Berkshire endorses Japanese trading houses, could hold them ’forever’ By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 03 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Buffett's Endorsement of Japanese Trading Houses: Warren Buffett expressed strong support for the five Japanese trading companies in which Berkshire Hathaway has invested, stating that they plan to hold these investments long-term and have been treated well by them.
Berkshire's Investment Strategy: Berkshire Hathaway's total investment in the trading houses reached $23.5 billion by the end of 2024, with a vision of building lasting relationships and potentially owning the companies indefinitely.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
