Jim Rogers graduated from Yale University and has a degree in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University. Jimmy Rogers became a Wall street legend when he and George Soros founded the Quantum Fund.After his career as a hedge fund manager and investor,Jim Rogers now periodically teaches finance at Columbia University, and appears regularly on the CNBC Cable Network.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Japan: Stocks Are Cheaper Than In The U.S.
The Japanese stock market is down 60 percent from its all time highs. The U.S. stock market is making all time highs. The Japanese stock market is certainly cheaper on an historical basis, on an absolute basis, on a relative basis. You have to be worried about the currency. You have to understand the currency because it is being destroyed. But if you hedge your positions, you might make some money.
Jim Rogers is a bestselling author, financial commentator and successful international investor. Rogers was a co-founder of the Quantum Fund (considered to be the first truly international fund of its kind) and is the creator of the Rogers International Commodities Index (RICI).