Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

I have been trading Japanese equities since 2004, and have worked for a number of firms in Tokyo, HK and Singapore. For the last few years I have been primarily focused on developing a propietry long/short relative value sector neutral strategy for the TPX500, taking advantage of the sector depth and liquidity which only Japan has to offer in Asia.

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The market had mixed results with SOX +0.51%, Nasdaq -0.7%, SPX -0.78%, and Russell -1.85%. UST10 yields rose 1.07% to 4.2%, and the yen weakened to 157.36. </li>
<li>Commodities saw copper -2.6%, nickel -0.2%, and Brent crude -0.34%. Tech stocks varied, with Monolithic Power and Broadcom up while power semis fell. Semiconductors started strong but ended mixed.</li>
<li>Japanese homebuilders with large US exposures may be strong. 6146 Disco expected to dip. Intuitive Surgical rose 5% on strong 2Q results, which could positively impact 6988 Sysmex. </li>
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The market had mixed results with SOX +0.51%, Nasdaq -0.7%, SPX -0.78%, and Russell -1.85%. UST10 yields rose 1.07% to 4.2%, and the yen weakened to 157.36. 
Commodities saw copper -2.6%, nickel -0.2%, and Brent crude -0.34%. Tech stocks varied, with Monolithic Power and Broadcom up while power semis fell. Semiconductors started strong but ended mixed.
Japanese homebuilders with large US exposures may be strong. 6146 Disco expected to dip. Intuitive Surgical rose 5% on strong 2Q results, which could positively impact 6988 Sysmex. 


Japan Morning Connection – 19 July, 2024