In 2016, Marc and Gabriel launched the Japan Deep Value Fund from Spain without much experience investing in Japan. In fact, they had never set foot. Mind you, against decades of overwhelmingly negative sentiment. Today, their portfolio holds companies trading at 2x EV/EBITDA, sitting on more cash than their market caps, and many haven’t been touched by foreign investors. In this episode, Marc joins us to unpack the once-in-a-generation thesis that drew him to Japan and why he calls it “the easiest decision of my life”. We dig into: Why they decided to launch a dedicated Japan Deep Value fund The “no English filings = mispriced asset” arbitrage that powered his fund and his secret weapon to overcome cultural barriers Why Japanese Accounting standards are underrated The 2023 inflection point: how Hiromi Yamaji quietly engineered the biggest revolution in the Tokyo Stock Exchange in decades Why they think the next 10–20 years of Japanese small caps could mirror US markets 50 years ago What they’ve seen over the last 10 years and their evolution as a Japan Investor: Going from pure deep value into a diversified portfolio of value and growth Stocks that excite them most today, including Tsubakimoto Kogyo: a 100-year-old trading company hiding in plain sight and heir bullishness on Private equity and consolidators This is a must listen for those who are interested in investing in Japan but are reluctant due to the language and cultural barriers. He talks about how he’s gotten comfortable and overcoming those challenges. Finally a special thank you to Marc for being willing to do this interview in English which isn’t his first language and because we couldn’t do it in Spanish…! Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for generalinformational and entertainment purposes only and should not be consideredfinancial, investment, legal, tax, or any other form of professional advice.Investing in financial markets involves risk, and it is possible to lose money.Past performance is not indicative of future results. The hosts and guests of this podcast are not financialadvisors, brokers, or registered investment advisors. The opinions and viewsexpressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and donot represent the views of any affiliated organizations. Before making any financial decisions, you should conductyour own thorough research and due diligence. It is strongly recommended thatyou consult with a qualified financial advisor or other relevant professionalwho can take into account your individual circumstances, financial goals, andrisk tolerance. We make no representations or warranties of any kind,express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability,or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or relatedgraphics contained in this podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place onsuch information is therefore strictly at your own risk. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage, includingwithout limitation, direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage, or anyloss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of,or in connection with, the use of this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that youunderstand and agree to this disclaimer.
