Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

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<li>Softbank pledging $500bn worth of AI investment over the next 4-years will send JP SPE higher.</li>
<li>Plenty of high-quality semi-related names in Japan yet to recover from last years 4Q sell-off.</li>
<li>DR Horton numbers were a beat, but sold off their AM highs despite the weakening yields. Any sell off a buy the dip change for Sumi Forestry.</li>
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Softbank pledging $500bn worth of AI investment over the next 4-years will send JP SPE higher.
Plenty of high-quality semi-related names in Japan yet to recover from last years 4Q sell-off.
DR Horton numbers were a beat, but sold off their AM highs despite the weakening yields. Any sell off a buy the dip change for Sumi Forestry.


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Opening the Floodgates to AI Investment

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<li>Tech and Semi's rebounding sharply which should see related names in JP trade better after yesterdays persistent weakness.</li>
<li>Da Vinci procedures seeing strong growth...will Sysmex's Hinotori also fly? </li>
<li>Tourist numbers surging in JP should see YTD losers back in the spotlight.</li>
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Tech and Semi's rebounding sharply which should see related names in JP trade better after yesterdays persistent weakness.
Da Vinci procedures seeing strong growth...will Sysmex's Hinotori also fly? 
Tourist numbers surging in JP should see YTD losers back in the spotlight.


Japan Morning Connection: CPI to the Rescue for Risk-On Growth Style Plays

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<li>SPE in Japan was aggressively sold yesterday but moves look excessive</li>
<li>US Homebuilder's gain after KB Homes beat priced in... upside for JP names should continue</li>
<li>Rohm's outlook remains cloudy as SiC prices likely to slide further as new Chinese supply hits the market.</li>
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SPE in Japan was aggressively sold yesterday but moves look excessive
US Homebuilder's gain after KB Homes beat priced in... upside for JP names should continue
Rohm's outlook remains cloudy as SiC prices likely to slide further as new Chinese supply hits the market.


Japan Morning Connection: Lukewarm Tech Rebound in the US Enough to Pause JP SPE Meltdown?

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

<ul>
<li>A rather inauspicious start to the year and equities tumbling 2.5% in the first trading week</li>
<li>Japan should be a top performing market in 2025 - it is undervalued, buoyed by reforms and has strong domestic fund flow</li>
<li>Wage growth is key this year, setting stage for a stronger economy. Semiconductor stocks were the star performers this week! </li>
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A rather inauspicious start to the year and equities tumbling 2.5% in the first trading week
Japan should be a top performing market in 2025 - it is undervalued, buoyed by reforms and has strong domestic fund flow
Wage growth is key this year, setting stage for a stronger economy. Semiconductor stocks were the star performers this week! 


Japan Strategy Weekly | 3 Reasons to Buy Japan in 2025

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<li>Yesterday saw a notable rotation out of recent momentum winners in Japan towards oversold quality such as SPE.</li>
<li>EU defence names generally stronger on concerns over Trumps Greenland/Denmark comments may be mild positive for JP heavies.</li>
<li>Power semi weakness in the US at least partially over news Renesas is cutting workforce on weak auto chip sales.</li>
</ul>


Yesterday saw a notable rotation out of recent momentum winners in Japan towards oversold quality such as SPE.
EU defence names generally stronger on concerns over Trumps Greenland/Denmark comments may be mild positive for JP heavies.
Power semi weakness in the US at least partially over news Renesas is cutting workforce on weak auto chip sales.


Japan Morning Connection: Can JP Semi-Cap Names Continue to Buck the US Tech Weakness?

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ADVANTEST CORPORATION produces semiconductor testing devices and electronic measuring instruments.  The Company's products include large-scale integration (LSI) test systems, memory test systems, dynamic test handlers, network analyzers, electronic meters, optical testing devices, and signal sources.

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Japan Morning Connection: Trump Opening the Floodgates to AI Investment

Softbank's $500bn AI investment pledge to boost JP SPE, high-quality semi-related Japanese names may recover. DR Horton sold off AM highs, may...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: CPI to the Rescue for Risk-On Growth Style Plays

Tech and Semi's rebounding should be positive for related JP names. Da Vinci procedures show strong numbers - what of Hinotori? JP tourist numbers...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Lukewarm Tech Rebound in the US Enough to Pause JP SPE Meltdown?

Japan SPE sold aggressively, homebuilders should continue to gain after KB Homes' beat, Rohm's outlook cloudy with SiC prices expected to drop with...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | 3 Reasons to Buy Japan in 2025

Equities stumble in 2025's first week, but Japan's undervalued market and wage growth potential offer hope for a stronger economy. Semiconductor...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Can JP Semi-Cap Names Continue to Buck the US Tech Weakness?

Rotation from momentum winners into oversold quality such as SPE, EU defense name strength may be positive for JP heavies, US power semi weakness...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Trump Opening the Floodgates to AI Investment

​Softbank's $500bn AI investment pledge to boost JP SPE, high-quality semi-related Japanese names may recover. DR Horton sold off AM highs, may...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: CPI to the Rescue for Risk-On Growth Style Plays

​Tech and Semi's rebounding should be positive for related JP names. Da Vinci procedures show strong numbers - what of Hinotori? JP tourist numbers...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Lukewarm Tech Rebound in the US Enough to Pause JP SPE Meltdown?

Japan SPE sold aggressively, homebuilders should continue to gain after KB Homes' beat, Rohm's outlook cloudy with SiC prices expected to drop with...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | 3 Reasons to Buy Japan in 2025

​Equities stumble in 2025's first week, but Japan's undervalued market and wage growth potential offer hope for a stronger economy. Semiconductor...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Can JP Semi-Cap Names Continue to Buck the US Tech Weakness?

Rotation from momentum winners into oversold quality such as SPE, EU defense name strength may be positive for JP heavies, US power semi weakness...

Andrew Jackson

Softbank's $500bn AI investment pledge to boost JP SPE, high-quality semi-related Japanese names may recover. DR Horton sold off AM highs, may...

Tech and Semi's rebounding should be positive for related JP names. Da Vinci procedures show strong numbers - what of Hinotori? JP tourist numbers...

Equities stumble in 2025's first week, but Japan's undervalued market and wage growth potential offer hope for a stronger economy. Semiconductor...