Why Japanese equities could be a game-changer

Staci West 10/12/2020

Richard Kaye, co-manager of Comgest Growth Japan, tells us why he believes Japan is often overlooked by investors [0:15] and how Warren Buffett investing in Japan is game-changing [1:30]. Richard also explains why the Japanese economy was able to hold up through the pandemic [2:50], what the new Prime Minister means for companies [4:40] and finally, his outlook for the Japanese stock market in 2021 [6:35].

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