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Hello, this is Shigenobu Kawada.

A Japan that needs independent individuals
Abruptly, as a Japanese person, there are things I hope for in the future. I would like to see many people grow into “independent individuals” in every sense. The independent person I envision at this older stage of life is someone who not only has a strong work ethic but also, in planning their personal life, diligently maintains their surroundings so as not to burden others and can contribute to society.

Why is independence important? The Japanese economy I experienced has faced long stagnation after the high-growth period and bubble burst, followed by continued hardship to find a foothold for recovery—even after Abenomics, with stock prices bottoming out, the overall economy struggles to regain momentum.

Looking back, I think that at these turning points in Japan, if more people including myself could judge for themselves and take action, stock prices wouldn’t have climbed so naively, the subsequent downturn could have been met calmly, during stagnation we could admit our mistakes, reset the mindset needed for revival, rethink our ways of operating, and push through structural reforms. This is the age where such thoughts thread through my mind daily. It sounds a bit like preaching, doesn’t it?

Independence also hinges on asset formation
What’s done cannot be undone, so let us look to the future. If the “multiplication” of independent individuals that I hope for can positively impact the country's future, how should we steadily strive and prepare in our daily lives to achieve that?

To be truly independent, it is vital to rethink how we approach health and work in personal life planning. The specific approaches vary from person to person, so I don’t pretend to dictate. Besides that, one must not overlook the financial foundation of independence, i.e., asset formation. I am confident that I can contribute in this area.

Regarding asset formation, there are many methods touted in the market. I have accumulated know-how in this field, practiced it over many years, and learned from it. What I arrived at through this process is that the royal road of asset formation is time-consuming but extremely simple.

What are the concrete methods of asset formation?
What does this mean concretely? It means allocating all of one’s acceptable assets into the U.S. stock market, exposing them to ample time and market risk. Is this quite rough and speculative? Yet based on my observations, experience, and practice, I have substantial confidence in this method.

However, alone this does not tell you what to do. Therefore, I want to share the methods I have mastered with everyone and practice them together so that I can continue learning. If through this practice you all succeed in asset formation and steadily move toward becoming independent individuals, I could not be happier.

My career has always been intertwined with U.S. stocks
Now, I’d like to tell you a little about my background. In the 1980s I was assigned to the U.S. equities department of a major securities firm’s local New York office, which is where I first encountered U.S. stocks. Later, I handled Asia-Pacific equities in Hong Kong and Singapore, and after returning to Japan I served as head of U.S. equities sales at a foreign brokerage.

After becoming independent and starting my own business, I have been involved with U.S. equities through investment advice, financial translation, and as a market commentator on television.

Much of my professional life has been with U.S. equities, which has brought me considerable opportunities. For example, because there were originally few experts in U.S. equities, I could switch to foreign brokerage despite my age. The achievements there led to favorable待遇, allowing my three daughters to attend U.S. universities and enabling me to start a business.

Moreover, since becoming independent, managing my own funds in U.S. stocks broadened my life and work options.

If I had not encountered U.S. stocks during my assignment in New York, many of my aspirations would have remained unfulfilled dreams. It was truly a fortuitous meeting.

This time, by sharing my experiences and know-how in asset formation with you all, I hope to help you realize your own dreams, which is why I am issuing this newsletter.

In this newsletter, I aim to provide tips and insights for actively and continuously building wealth through U.S. stocks, so that I can learn together with you. I appreciate your continued engagement.