Warren Buffett says he won’t sell these 5 Japanese stocks for the next 50 years. Intrigued?
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Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meet, Buffett doubled down on 5 major Japanese trading houses.
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Berkshire has raised its stake to 9.8% in Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, and Sumitomo.
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As of 2024-end, Berkshire’s total investment in these firms stood at $23.5 billion.
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Buffett said these companies resemble Berkshire in business nature—something he deeply understands and respects.
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He avoids businesses he doesn’t understand and prefers long-term plays like these Japanese giants.
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Buffett first invested in Japan’s trading houses in 2019, revealing 5% stakes in 2020.
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Despite his bullish stance, Berkshire’s Q1 2025 operating profit fell 14.1% to $9.64 billion.
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Net income also dipped sharply, down 64% year-on-year to $4.6 billion.
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Still, Buffett remains confident in long-term value—and he’s clearly not selling anytime soon.
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