Japan's market right now is one an investor wants to date, but doesn't want to marry. Use that type of perspective and see where it takes you and reserve the right to end that relationship when necess

I love Japan but would never invest a penny here.

I love Japan but would never invest a penny here.

And neither does any Japanese, except for the BOJ, which is now the largest investor in Japanese stocks.

Have a look at the quote and ask yourself.... why do people who are supposed to be intelligent, knowledgeable, and experienced have to use vague analogies and empty platitudes when making announcements related to their area of expertise?

Look at the quote again and ask yourself.... isn't this more like something a barber or taxi driver would say? Why would anyone ...no... HOW could anyone possibly consider this "advice"?

Now look at this: "I love Japan but would never invest a penny here." A seemingly equally intelligent comment, right? Based on.... well, who cares right?

This is why Donald Trump can attract votes. He can just say any old thing. If it is inscrutable, well, ok. If it is offensive, well, that is his opinion. But I hear he is a billionaire, so he must know something. He is no worse than Hillary or the media. What does he say? What does he mean? Who cares... it sounds good.

See how that works? I have an idea. Let's use math. If we do that, we can smoke out idiot bankers, businessmen who make their money by cheating instead of producing, and we could get opinions from people who can demonstrate and not merely remonstrate. The only problem is that a Venn diagram of people who can use math and people who are journalists looks like a pair of eyeglasses.

@Sangetsu03

"the BOJ, which is now the largest investor in Japanese stocks."

Wrong again. The BOJ holds a combined 1.6 percent stake in all of Japan's listed companies. The GPIF.... about 5 percent.

Wrong again. The BOJ holds a combined 1.6 percent stake in all of Japan's listed companies. The GPIF.... about 5 percent.

I said the BOJ is the largest investor, not largest owner. With more than 3 trillion in exchange traded funds bought each year, yes, the BOJ is now the largest investor (buyer), and are now a top ten holder in 90% in the Nikkei 225, right? And it is not farfetched to say that Japan Inc is the main beneficiary of these investments, is it?

And if the BOJ does own more than 50% of exchange traded funds in Japan.