Warren Buffett's investment in Japan rapidly grew after surpassing the Nikkei 225—exceeding $41 billion

On Monday, the Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei 225 index rise by over 2,000 points, surpassing the historic 56,000-point milestone for the first time. This dramatic market surge has pushed the valuation of the five major trading companies in Japan, held by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, to over $41 billion.

Berkshire’s Japan Strategy—Nearly Doubling Investment Value in Five Years

Berkshire Hathaway has invested approximately $13.8 billion in Japanese stocks to date. Now, with the market value of its investment portfolio exceeding $41 billion, it is clear that the investment returns have reached an astonishing level within just a few years. According to Jin10’s data analysis, on Monday alone, the value of these stocks increased by about $2 billion.

The Opportunity Warren Buffett Recognized in the Japanese Market

Warren Buffett began paying attention to Japanese stocks during a period of significant change in the global economic environment. His long-term investment decisions regarding Japan’s five major trading companies demonstrate his insight. The historic rise of the Nikkei 225 index signals that Japan’s economy has entered a new growth phase, and the increase in Berkshire’s portfolio value reflects the overall positive market trend.

Accelerating Investment Gains—Rapid Rise in Market Valuation

The success of Berkshire’s Japanese investment strategy is rooted in the improving international competitiveness of Japanese companies and growing interest from global investors in Japanese stocks. Monday’s sharp rise in the Nikkei 225 exemplifies this positive momentum. The fact that the current valuation of over $41 billion exceeds the initial investment of $13.8 billion demonstrates how astutely Warren Buffett’s investment judgment has been.