Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Over 20 years experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Qualified CFA with experience analyzing companies as a buy-side analyst. In-depth knowledge of company fundamental analysis, corporate governance and valuations.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Financials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Nikkei lost over 1,000 points this week as political uncertainty impacted markets. </li>
<li>In terms of sectors, the semiconductor sector took the brunt of the selling in Japan. Disco, Advantest, Tokyo Electron, Screen, Lasertec and Ulvac were amongst the worst performers</li>
<li>Small cap stocks performed well in Tokyo. SanSan's share price rose 31% following a strong financial report and positive forward guidance.</li>
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The Nikkei lost over 1,000 points this week as political uncertainty impacted markets. 
In terms of sectors, the semiconductor sector took the brunt of the selling in Japan. Disco, Advantest, Tokyo Electron, Screen, Lasertec and Ulvac were amongst the worst performers
Small cap stocks performed well in Tokyo. SanSan's share price rose 31% following a strong financial report and positive forward guidance.


Japan Weekly | Political Uncertainty Drives Markets